as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
it's rare to find such an old chess set that is intact
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Recent Examples of intact
Just crack an egg into the chick, and the white pours smoothly out of its beak, leaving the yolk intact and safely inside.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Though the interior of the building was demolished, the Art Deco facade was and is still considered a historical landmark and remains intact.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Spencer and Cara arrive later, when Alex’s limbs are still intact, and the baby is still alive.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
The Dover sole, a pricey fish that seems to be experiencing a renaissance in New York’s more high-end dining rooms, arrives traditionally dressed in capers and béarnaise, the body de-finned and de-tailed, but otherwise intact.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Though the interior of the building was demolished, the Art Deco facade was and is still considered a historical landmark and remains intact.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Spencer and Cara arrive later, when Alex’s limbs are still intact, and the baby is still alive.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
The Dover sole, a pricey fish that seems to be experiencing a renaissance in New York’s more high-end dining rooms, arrives traditionally dressed in capers and béarnaise, the body de-finned and de-tailed, but otherwise intact.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intact
Adjective
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Police also reviewed footage, which reportedly captured the entire altercation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The entire strategy here seems to be something that will elevate the American mall brands to the level of Calvin Klein or Ralph Lauren.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now that the Adidas Samba has loosened its grip on the fashion set, a whole new array of trending sneakers have emerged–from the Onitsuka Tiger to the Puma Speedcat.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Whoever did the burying went to the trouble of making the whole thing look like a natural hill.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The case will be reviewed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador once the investigation is complete, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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More news to know now Jury selection is complete in the second murder trial of Karen Read.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This class is full, please call 858-756-3041 to be added to the waitlist.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Inside No 9 race: Is Osimhen perfect for Manchester United?—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Body gua shas typically feature more intense angles and ridges—perfect for regular maintenance and post-strain relief alike (that last Pilates class was not messing around).—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sheer scale and complexity mean that truly comprehensive interpretability is still a distant goal.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Intact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intact. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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