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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2
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
Our showrunner and our writers are so cognizant of the fact that the finale is such an integral part of this entire story.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The couple welcomed their second child, daughter George Virginia, in February 2018, and Morgan played an integral role in her arrival.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Energy plays an integral role in our daily lives.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Watering is integral for plant growth, of course—but sometimes, less is more.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The couple welcomed their second child, daughter George Virginia, in February 2018, and Morgan played an integral role in her arrival.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Energy plays an integral role in our daily lives.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Watering is integral for plant growth, of course—but sometimes, less is more.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integral
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
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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
Adjective
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After all, his entire journey to the NFL has been that way.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cost plays a role, but so do access, timing, and how the entire process is handled from start to finish.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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
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With his girth, incredible wingspan (85 inches) and arm length (35 inches), Collins is the requisite two-gap defensive tackle necessary for San Francisco’s defense.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means an entertainment license wouldn’t be necessary anymore for bars that want to host trivia nights, for bowling alleys and for coffee shops that have an unamplified live performer.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The whole team is still learning every day.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And that’s the absurdity of this whole thing.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jackeline Madrid suffered a fracture and required stitches.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bark’s new Companion Concierge will help arrange international paperwork and required vaccinations.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gil also totaled four complete innings, five hits, three walks, zero strikeouts and a pair of two-run homers, courtesy of Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes, in his fourth start of the season.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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With savings up to 86 percent on complete sets and lots of cooling options for warm nights, there are some major bedding deals lurking on the site.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Integral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integral. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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