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
Even though the Birch Luxe doesn’t have any fancy built-in cooling features, its naturally breathable materials kept our testers cool, not hot or sweaty.
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
An addition that extends into the living area has built-in lights and a drop-down countertop — where a host might put out snacks for guests.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
Digital payments have built-in features to protect both the donor and the organization, ensuring funds go where they’re meant to.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The galley kitchen has built-in cabinets and enough counter space for a home chef to prepare meals.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Each band in the rings recall animals that have been inherent in Cartier’s rich history, including the beloved panther, the tiger and the snake.Roberta Naas, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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This approach would better reflect the uncertainty inherent in flood events.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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Assets like land may retain intrinsic value, but liquidity would likely vanish and the ability to convert holdings into other forms of wealth (or even use them) could be severely constrained.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Take note of your intrinsic achievements, rather than external ones.Julia Sullivan, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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Economics Of Decarbonization And The New World Order The policies of the nations in which these companies operate play an integral part in their chances of succeeding in the renewable energy transition.Jeffrey Skelton, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ocean shipping is an integral part of the world’s supply chain — more than 80% of global trade volume is carried by sea, according to the U.N. Trade and Development organization.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged.Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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One notable example: asparaginase, an enzyme used to treat childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia by depriving cancer cells of essential nutrients.David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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