as in chronic
being such from birth or by nature
a congenital liar who couldn't speak the truth if his life depended on it
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Recent Examples of congenital
Surgical interventions play a vital role in correcting congenital heart defects detected during infancy or childhood.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Born in October 1954, Bagayoko lost his vision due to a congenital cataract at age 15 and began studying at Mali’s Institute for the Young Blind.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
Dangers of pesticides Pesticides have been linked in studies to premature births, congenital malformations such as neural tube defects, spontaneous abortions and an increase in genetic damage in humans.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
According to the National Institute of Health, the former is a congenital condition where part of the eye tissue is missing, while the latter is an underdeveloped eye.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 May 2025
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Born in October 1954, Bagayoko lost his vision due to a congenital cataract at age 15 and began studying at Mali’s Institute for the Young Blind.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
Dangers of pesticides Pesticides have been linked in studies to premature births, congenital malformations such as neural tube defects, spontaneous abortions and an increase in genetic damage in humans.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
According to the National Institute of Health, the former is a congenital condition where part of the eye tissue is missing, while the latter is an underdeveloped eye.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenital
Adjective
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Williams’ contemporary romance explores modern motherhood, chronic pain and second-chance romance.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Through the new program Streets to Home Indy, Indianapolis aims to end unsheltered and chronic homelessness by 2028.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian.—
Jordan Blum,
Houston Chronicle,
9 June 2019
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In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.—
James R. Hagerty,
WSJ,
18 Jan. 2019
Adjective
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For Angelique Kane, the title of artist didn't always feel like a natural fit.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The real selling point, however, is the 1.02 carat natural diamond necklace set in 14k gold from GNAT Jewelry Atelier.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Pandora, a ceramicist and accessories designer, had Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare hereditary syndrome that can increase the risk of several types of cancer.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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It is thought that most cases of vitiligo in pets are hereditary, PetMD suggests, but breeds at a higher risk of developing it include rottweilers, dachshunds, golden retrievers, Labradors, German shepherds, and German shorthaired pointers.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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“Congenital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenital. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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