as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
Our intrinsic value of $60.00 is based on a 2026e EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.0x for the Building Materials segment (~6.8% premium to peer multiple of 9.4x) and 13.0x for the Building Envelope segment (~2.2% premium to peer multiple of 12.7x).
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Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
This improvement is not the result of external adjustments but rather an intrinsic development within the model.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
But these weaknesses stem largely from underfunding and political hostility – not from any intrinsic flaw in the model.
—Sumit Agarwal, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
Nevertheless, knowing the intrinsic danger of lighting fireworks, thousands will break the law and dabble in having their own pyrotechnic displays.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
This improvement is not the result of external adjustments but rather an intrinsic development within the model.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
But these weaknesses stem largely from underfunding and political hostility – not from any intrinsic flaw in the model.
—Sumit Agarwal, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
Nevertheless, knowing the intrinsic danger of lighting fireworks, thousands will break the law and dabble in having their own pyrotechnic displays.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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The strategy carries inherent moral challenges and political risks.—
Morgan Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Unfortunately, this scenario represents a national obsession that has no inherent benefits but also portends deep regret for millions.—
Scott Liftman,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of whether the house is new or a resale, inspections are an integral part of the home-buying process.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
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These resources have been an integral part of plans to build permanent moon bases, which have been brewing for years.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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American officials suggested that the essential issue was one of human judgment.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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