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as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a car dealer respected for his integral honesty and straightforwardness with customers
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as in essential
impossible to do without
she's an integral member of the team of archaeologists at that dig
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a prep school that adheres to the belief that athletics are essential to an integral life
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Recent Examples of integral
This season Kingsbury has been an integral part of the emergence of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, the Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Popular on Variety At the beginning, these demonstrations are at the margins of the film — more like background noise than an integral part of the plot.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
Authentically Feature Black creators and talent prominently in campaigns—not as an afterthought or token inclusion, but as integral voices shaping the brand’s narrative.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Smith and the Hurricanes defense played an integral part in that success, allowing an average of just 8.3 points per game and pitching a pair of shutouts — including a 22-0 win over Nebraska in the Orange Bowl to secure the national championship.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Popular on Variety At the beginning, these demonstrations are at the margins of the film — more like background noise than an integral part of the plot.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
Authentically Feature Black creators and talent prominently in campaigns—not as an afterthought or token inclusion, but as integral voices shaping the brand’s narrative.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Smith and the Hurricanes defense played an integral part in that success, allowing an average of just 8.3 points per game and pitching a pair of shutouts — including a 22-0 win over Nebraska in the Orange Bowl to secure the national championship.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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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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Healthy fats are essential for producing and regulating hormones that impact mood and memory.—
Sogol Ash, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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That draft budget funded the essential operations of Maryland government without caving into the demands of labor unions.—
Kevin Igoe,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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The natural disasters killed at least 29 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods and blocks, leaving an unknown number of people homeless.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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In 1961, the entire U.S. figure skating team was killed in a plane crash en route to the World Championships in Prague.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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That kind of inherent understanding of a community in a specific geographical area, and the intricacies of their struggles, can’t be researched, only witnessed firsthand.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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To operate a dangerous vehicle is not an inherent right but a privilege, and one that can be taken away for those who don’t exercise it responsibly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Although the Dodgers would fall behind in the best-of-five series before coming back to win the final two games, Flaherty was praised for pitching into the sixth inning of Game 2, giving the Dodgers' bullpen a necessary breather.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Still, additional research is necessary to understand the influence of avocado oil on blood sugar and diabetes risk.4 Avocado Oil Nutrition Avocado oil is a healthy cooking oil.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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But this has been a hallmark of the whole debate between the U.N. and Israel.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Outside of booking flights, hotels, and excursions exists a whole other chore of buying proper travel gear to take on these trips, like comfy walking sneakers, carry-on backpacks, and more.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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An investigation by the transportation agency laid the blame on the Piper for entering the airspace without required clearance.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The forthcoming regulations will implement a penalty system for street-side vendors without required credentials.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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