as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Recent Examples of built-in
We’re told sisters are built-in best friends, a ride-or-die assigned at birth.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
Its low-profile, minimalist design is built to blend into your decor, while the built-in Samsung TV Plus offers 2,700+ free channels right out of the box.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Most major trucking companies have built-in fuel surcharge schedules that raise the cost that shippers pay to move goods automatically.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Mar. 2026
Basic Plan: Includes heating system, electrical system, plumbing system / stoppage, water heater, whirlpool bathtub, oven / range / stove, cooktop, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, ductwork, garage door openers and ceiling / exhaust fans.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
Its low-profile, minimalist design is built to blend into your decor, while the built-in Samsung TV Plus offers 2,700+ free channels right out of the box.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Most major trucking companies have built-in fuel surcharge schedules that raise the cost that shippers pay to move goods automatically.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Mar. 2026
Basic Plan: Includes heating system, electrical system, plumbing system / stoppage, water heater, whirlpool bathtub, oven / range / stove, cooktop, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, ductwork, garage door openers and ceiling / exhaust fans.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
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Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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In addition, inherent design flaws contributed to the disaster, notably the graphite end switches of the neutron-absorbing rods.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a note to clients this week, UBS analyst Brian Meredith estimates Berkshire is trading at an 8% discount to its intrinsic value.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Muting the awe factor, this segment downgrades some of the movie’s intrinsic appeal.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Glyphosate 'revolutionized farming' Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But fights are just as integral to the Netflix show created by Lee Sung Jin, and the series’ sound team needed to do even more meticulous work building visceral senses of anger, stress, and dread that slowly swallow up the characters and steer them into making a compounding set of poor decisions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Also, from the music aspect, timeliness is just an essential part of music.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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