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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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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
Sack dresses became an integral part of the Depression-era wardrobe and again during World War II, when the US Department of Agriculture estimated that at least 3 million American women and children were wearing them.
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Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Didion’s genius was to show that the mystery of the psyche is integral to the mysteries of politics and history.
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Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
That reputation as a cup-football maestro, that glow of knockout know-how, is integral to Tuchel’s mystique as a coach.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
If fee-paying students were becoming increasingly integral to the financial solvency of universities, what were administrators to do but treat them as customers to flatter and court, rather than as minds to mold?
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
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Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Didion’s genius was to show that the mystery of the psyche is integral to the mysteries of politics and history.
—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
That reputation as a cup-football maestro, that glow of knockout know-how, is integral to Tuchel’s mystique as a coach.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
If fee-paying students were becoming increasingly integral to the financial solvency of universities, what were administrators to do but treat them as customers to flatter and court, rather than as minds to mold?
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for integral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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Andrew Warden, vice president of marketing at Adobe, noted that brands need to adapt to the fact that AI is now an intrinsic part of the default search experience.
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Brand sentiment, the real measure of a creator's intrinsic value, the strength of their network and how much their audience genuinely trusts them.
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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Separating identity from one's profession allows for continuous learning and thriving in an evolving workplace, ensuring value comes from inherent capabilities, not just a role.
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The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.
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Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
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No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.
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Chicken enchiladas are one of our favorite make-ahead meals for the whole family.
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Some artists leave a stark contrast between matte and glossy designs, while others go in with one final, shiny top coat over the whole nail.
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The required Biblical passages and stories impact elementary, middle and high school levels and will take effect in the 2030-2031 school year.
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
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Roupp fought to stay in the game and record the first complete game of his career, but at 104 pitches, Vitello went to his bullpen to seal the blowout win instead of pushing his starter.
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These days, a complete Wirkkala set can fetch upwards of $3,600.
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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