1
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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2
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 too would serve to increase the revenue of American companies – significantly increasing their international sales which would be an integral part of their bottom line for U.S. shareholders.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2025
These free educational initiatives and community-building efforts have become integral to the impact Antigravity is making, both in and outside of Hollywood.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
But what if apathy isn’t just a byproduct of physical decline but an integral part of the disease itself?
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The steel-boned corset is an integral part of the recovery process.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2025
These free educational initiatives and community-building efforts have become integral to the impact Antigravity is making, both in and outside of Hollywood.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
But what if apathy isn’t just a byproduct of physical decline but an integral part of the disease itself?
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The steel-boned corset is an integral part of the recovery process.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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In fact, gardening ranked among the top five activities that participants found most meaningful, which speaks to the deep, intrinsic satisfaction such hobbies bring.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The most important factor behind a player’s intrinsic value is their quality.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Because a bat has a thick barrel and rotates when swung, its motion and power depend on the distribution of weight across the entire shaft, not just in one spot.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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There is a collage aesthetic to the film, because that’s just inherent to my experience growing up, getting so much information in so many different forms of media shot into my eyes.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Saw no inherent contradiction between beauty and use.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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These companies feel like necessary building blocks of modern existence.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the success of any of NASA’s plans depends on having the money and resources necessary to carry them out.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
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 Friends of Bear Creek Stables are tasked with asking for quotes for required coverage before making that decision.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to the death review investigation, the facility conducted the required well-being checks on the resident every 30 minutes from 9:53 p.m. Oct. 18 through 2:13 a.m. Oct. 19.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2025
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All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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