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as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inborn talent for dancing
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as in genetic
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
certain instincts are inborn in mice
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Recent Examples of inborn
But that look of inborn chic didn’t just happen.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Naturally, jumping styles are not necessarily inborn, immutable traits.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Like so many inborn traits, the spiritual impulse for prayer can grow stronger, and just as easily grow weaker.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Platt notes that this change in approach came at a time when popular ideas about race were shifting toward a focus on inborn, genetic differences.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 28 Jan. 2025
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Naturally, jumping styles are not necessarily inborn, immutable traits.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Like so many inborn traits, the spiritual impulse for prayer can grow stronger, and just as easily grow weaker.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Platt notes that this change in approach came at a time when popular ideas about race were shifting toward a focus on inborn, genetic differences.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inborn
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On the contrary, the power of the purse is reserved to Congress, and the President has no inherent authority to override Congress's will on domestic spending decisions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Loro Piana’s connection to the equestrian world was inherent from the very beginning, with brothers Pier Luigi and Sergio Loro Piana, the former co-owners of the Maison, both passoniate riders.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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And since they are passed down between related humans, the populations lack genetic diversity — in other words, they are inbred.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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There are more than 7,000 rare genetic diseases that mostly affect children and lack treatment options, but such small markets mean that biotechs and pharma companies are often reluctant to invest in developing therapies.—
Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Prominent investors like Warren Buffett remain wary, emphasizing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value and the possibility of regulatory crackdowns.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The successful release once again proved the intrinsic value of Black content and the importance of creating meaningful marketing moments that lead to movements.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Yet that sprig held a hereditary, and potentially scandalous, secret.—
ByAndrew Curry,
science.org,
6 Mar. 2025
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The medical examiner ruled her death the result of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or hardened arteries, possibly due to a hereditary disorder.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Don’t Bury The Help Button Many brands treat customer service as an afterthought rather than an integral part of the buying journey.—
Gabriel Shaoolian,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Along with a deep dive into these top stories, the newsletter highlights key developments in the U.K. and essential events that are set to make waves.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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These challenges often force small manufacturers to seek alternative, and sometimes more expensive, sources for essential materials.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Quoting the late American historian Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, Horn said Jewish culture makes a distinction between history and memory, and Jews are more interested in memory: investing a historical event with eternal, inheritable meaning.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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Our vision is that the future of design will have a long lasting inheritable quality.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Inborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inborn. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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