as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a man notable for his poor hygiene and apparently constitutional aversion to soap
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
went for my evening constitutional in the park
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Recent Examples of constitutional
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
The two had argued the court committed several legal errors and violated their constitutional rights during their separate trials.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
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Adjective
The rule of law is dead, personal loyalty to Ortega is now a matter of constitutional obligation, and even exile is problematic.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
The two had argued the court committed several legal errors and violated their constitutional rights during their separate trials.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
Adjective
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This setup has worked well for me because of the inherent trust within our relationships.—
Dustin Lemick,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the label’s intrinsic modernity also seems to happily coexist with its deep, winding roots.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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This illustrates the intrinsic, expensive difficulty of intercepting even dummy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to the actor, Augustus has helped out by cleaning out stalls and taking horses for walks.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Departing from Åndalsnes station—just a short walk from the cruise terminal—the train travels through steep mountains, past cascading waterfalls, and alongside the emerald-green Rauma River.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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In responding to the anti-DEI proposal, Apple defended its diversity program as an integral part of its corporate culture, crediting the policies in part for making the technology giant the most valuable company in the world.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Influencing Without Authority For a tech leader, influencing without authority is essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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While safety is essential, true stability comes from economic opportunity — the chance to build a fulfilling life, regardless of your ZIP code.—
Carolina Chavez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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