as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an innate athletic ability that allowed him to excel at just about any sport he tried his hand at
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Recent Examples of innate
While some believe that critical leadership qualities are innate, the truth is that these skills can be learned through deliberate practice and experience.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Until days earlier, Janine, an innate goody two shoes, never took advantage of Girard Creek’s deep pockets.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Her path as an artist and writer was not predetermined by traditional measures of success but by her innate talents and passions.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Though NetEase did not respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment, the studio has, in some ways, leaned into these characters’ innate sexiness with its 3D models and some of the game’s cosmetics.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Until days earlier, Janine, an innate goody two shoes, never took advantage of Girard Creek’s deep pockets.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Her path as an artist and writer was not predetermined by traditional measures of success but by her innate talents and passions.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Though NetEase did not respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment, the studio has, in some ways, leaned into these characters’ innate sexiness with its 3D models and some of the game’s cosmetics.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innate
Adjective
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Pounding the pavement to rummage for vintage treasure is inherent to unearthing the rare and one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrity stylists, editors, and fashion-loving brides-to-be seek her out for.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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For as bleak as things can feel for Chicago’s South Side ballclub, there is still an inherent optimism when everyone’s record is 0-0.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike gem-setting, where there is intrinsic value to the precious stones and metal, enamel’s base material is inexpensive glass.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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But even without an antibody treatment, our group has found that opening the blood-brain barrier with focused ultrasound alone induces an intrinsic immune response in the brain that reduces beta amyloid and tau.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2025
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The score is not only fantastic, but such an integral part of a narrative about the cultural and magical impact of music.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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So when his dad died in November 2024, his audience also became an integral part of his grieving and healing process.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
3 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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The Trump administration’s decision to cut USAID funding has deprived the country of essential funding and created more uncertainty for the CHW program and other initiatives.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Innate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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