ORGANIC Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

organic

adjective

Definition of organic

as in integral

being a part of an integrated whole that cannot be removed The American Revolution is an organic part of the history of the United States.

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Recent Examples of organic With lightweight, comfy finds like wide-leg pants, crewneck cardigans, and ballet flats—made from organic cotton, Mongolian cashmere, and Italian leather—I’m getting my shopping done at Quince. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 Burl wood, warm finishes, rich textiles, and organic materials are all gaining popularity and naturally complement earthy greens. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 This balm-to-oil cleansing balm from RMS Beauty relies on 100 percent organic, cold-centrifugal coconut oil and kakadu plum seed oil (rich in vitamin C) to remove makeup and SPF while nourishing, softening, and imparting a glow on the skin. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Some shoppers may prefer organic because its farming standards better align with their environmental values or preferences around agricultural practices. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic

Adjective

Mental health and work-life balance Research says mental health and wellbeing are integral to quality of life and even physical health.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Entering his fourth season, Doku is now expected to step up and become an integral player so the early disruption to his season is not ideal.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of integral

Adjective

But before that, the team will hold what is perhaps their most important practice of the fall.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Originally constructed in the 1860s to house two battalions of the British Army, Chelsea Barracks served as an important military base for more than 140 years before being decommissioned in 2008.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of important

Adjective

However, measures in place to limit the spread, such as regular handwashing and social distancing, are not followed at the artisanal mining sites, where work to extract gold is done by workers using basic hand tools like shovels and pans.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Engineers could then make decisions using intelligence that looks credible but fails basic technical checks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of basic

Adjective

Some of those fundamental points outlined in that piece will be used here to get you up to speed on the weighty topic.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Known as Eurasianism, this conviction in the fundamental difference between Russia and the West at least partly underpins the Kremlin’s ruling ideology today.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026