as in inherently
by natural character or ability
he's worked hard to be good at baseball, as he's not intrinsically athletic
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At the same time, Oasis will be on their reunion tour–Britpop is also, of course, intrinsically linked with football culture–so prepare to see fans rocking three-stripe trainers (and parkas, and mod cuts…).
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Fans of League of Legends esports know that the franchise is intrinsically tied to music, and wait anxiously for the reveal of the annual League of Legends World Championship anthem.
—Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Each challenge is intrinsically tied to the iconic surroundings — delivering builds that become a part of that environment.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
But immigration is intrinsically, undeniably a California concern.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Fans of League of Legends esports know that the franchise is intrinsically tied to music, and wait anxiously for the reveal of the annual League of Legends World Championship anthem.
—Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Each challenge is intrinsically tied to the iconic surroundings — delivering builds that become a part of that environment.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
But immigration is intrinsically, undeniably a California concern.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Intrinsically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsically. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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