INTRINSICALLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

intrinsically

adverb

in-ˈtrin-zi-k(ə-)lē

Definition of intrinsically

as in inherently

by natural character or ability he's worked hard to be good at baseball, as he's not intrinsically athletic

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Recent Examples of intrinsically Paradoxically, the rise of AI may ultimately strengthen the case for intrinsically valuable learning. — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026 This act of resistance is considered intrinsically valuable because it is presumed always to result in a reward. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 The persona of the creative director and the brand identity are often intrinsically connected. — Vogue Business, Vogue, 3 June 2026 How the place manages to be so intrinsically child-friendly yet also so mind-blowingly romantic is a feat of design brilliance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrinsically

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Summary Executive leadership is inherently high-pressure, with crises initially sharpening focus and vigilance.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Minimizing direct confrontation with Hilton may play to Becerra’s inherently cautious nature.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of inherently

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If China wants to increase its self-sufficiency, the source believes, the country needs to fundamentally update its decades-old regulatory regime.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
In the tumultuous, post-COVID global landscape, there’s something fundamentally frivolous about getting wrapped up in your own personal dramas.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

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