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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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
Today offering childcare support is integral to any smart organization’s talent strategy.
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Ken Dychtwald, Harvard Business Review, 3 July 2025
Landon displays athletic passion and determination to overcome any obstacle and was integral to an undefeated Unified Esports League regional championship.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
There are plenty of resources and books dedicated to Japanese etiquette, and a basic understanding of politeness and punctuality are integral to Japanese life that should be adhered to throughout your time in Japan.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
While Clark has been integral in the rise of the WNBA’s popularity since breaking rookie and league records last season with the Fever, there have been many contentious moments with game opponents.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Ken Dychtwald, Harvard Business Review, 3 July 2025
Landon displays athletic passion and determination to overcome any obstacle and was integral to an undefeated Unified Esports League regional championship.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
There are plenty of resources and books dedicated to Japanese etiquette, and a basic understanding of politeness and punctuality are integral to Japanese life that should be adhered to throughout your time in Japan.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
While Clark has been integral in the rise of the WNBA’s popularity since breaking rookie and league records last season with the Fever, there have been many contentious moments with game opponents.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
Adjective
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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).—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This improvement is not the result of external adjustments but rather an intrinsic development within the model.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 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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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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After just a few months on the job, Bondi claimed her anti-fentanyl operations saved 258 million lives—a number that is roughly three-quarters of the entire U.S. population.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In fact, no building in the entire town can be built over four stories tall.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Processing cheap rare earth is a nasty business using dangerous acid precursors that come with inherent risks, which bump up the prices of processing in the environmentally conscious West.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The data needs to be accessible and running in sync across necessary components within the system, not operating in a silo.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Successful entrepreneurs focus on their core strengths and stay centered, adjusting only when necessary (or when metaphorically getting kicked in the ribs).—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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So, the whole start of that song were those questions.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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The dad of three also told PEOPLE that the whole affair brought the family closer together.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The 31-year-old is a true holding midfielder, offering assurance in playing out from the back and moving the ball through the thirds at the required tempo.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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But he still has not been confirmed by the Senate, a required step to take on the role permanently (typically, U.S. attorneys serve through a president's time in office).—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
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Check out our complete list of the Best Prime Day TV deals for more recommendations.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The injury was severe -- a complete break across her femur with multiple fragments.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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