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
Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 17 Jan. 2025
The TikTok Ban The Supreme Court will *not* save TikTok:
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Sunday’s TikTok ban is constitutional, deciding this morning that the divest-or-ban law does not violate the First Amendment.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 17 Jan. 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
More complicated reforms would require a constitutional amendment enshrining the new limits.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 17 Jan. 2025
The TikTok Ban The Supreme Court will *not* save TikTok:
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Sunday’s TikTok ban is constitutional, deciding this morning that the divest-or-ban law does not violate the First Amendment.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 17 Jan. 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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Flaws, dysfunctions, and injustices are inherent in democratic government.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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That said, Motorola Solutions’ financial stability is underpinned by its robust cash flows, high customer retention rates, and the inherent resilience of its business model.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Ola Malmqvist, who was the United States Tennis Association’s head of women’s tennis during Gauff's breakout, agrees with the players that physicality and athleticism have become more intrinsic to the tour, creating a greater gulf for teen prodigies to cross.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Finding Balance Self-Determination Theory holds that autonomy—the fundamental need to feel a sense of control and personal agency over our actions—is tightly linked to intrinsic motivation, engagement, and overall well-being.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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At the time, the two were taking a nature walk near Gabriel's grandparents’ property.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Spend your days exploring the great outdoors on nature walks, blissed out at the spa on the property, or sampling entrees and desserts at the on-site restaurant–all within plain view of the Hudson river.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The sitcom’s setting played an integral part in Whelan’s passion for seeing the world.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Birthright citizenship has been interpreted, repeatedly, as an integral part of the 14th Amendment.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
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For Orr, ensuring a company's stock price aligns with its true value is essential for protecting its reputation and ensuring long-term success.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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