INTEGRAL Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

integral

adjective

ˈin-ti-grəl

Definition of integral

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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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 Local execution and grassroots buy-in were the integral prow, while the federal level helmed themes, funds, and press. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 And yet, this unlicensed, or bootleg, merchandise is a signature stitch in the fabric of fandom, one that fills an integral role in the live entertainment ecosystem. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Cooper joins right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele and wide receiver Jayden Reed as integral Packers to suffer season-ending injuries in the first four weeks. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The role ended up being a minor one in terms of screen time, though her character, Nora, played an integral part in the film’s plot. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for integral

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Adjective

This allowed the team to link the performance difference to the intrinsic properties of the molecules rather than the amount of available surface.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
In its proxy statement, Oracle told investors the fact that Ellison and the co-CEOs’ options had no intrinsic value means the plan is working as intended.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of intrinsic

Adjective

The brand believes that allowing attendees to see, touch and fully appreciate the craftsmanship, materials and details of the garments is essential to convey the full value of the collection.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
For community associations and other property owners, maintaining safe conditions to avoid injuries is essential to satisfying their duty and minimizing exposure to potentially severe financial and legal liabilities.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of essential

Adjective

Brands need to decide which trends resonate, which ones make sense to capitalize on and make a new product launch or an entire franchise and which to let go and pass over.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
This phone’s standout feature is the adjustable privacy display, which can hide your entire screen, or just portions of it, from onlookers and strangers.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of entire

Adjective

Differences in wrinkling, color, markings, grain and veining are inherent characteristics of the material, making each pair subtly unique without affecting its quality or performance.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Rosatom says this inherent design prevents severe disasters, removing any need to evacuate local communities during an accident.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of inherent

Adjective

The policy directs higher education institutions not to create a list of student names linked with immigration status or retain sensitive information, like a student or parent’s Social Security number, for longer than necessary.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Officials have also decided on a general application screening and approval process, including what types of background checks will be necessary and which government agencies should be involved.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of necessary

Adjective

Her interest seems to be the whole world, or at least the way her nation’s tentacles spread into it.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
The directive bars brands from turning a benefit tied to one feature into an environmental claim about the whole product.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of whole

Adjective

The settlement includes a series of stipulations related to the number of theatrical films the combined company will release per year and the required budget for those films.

— Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Reaching that altitude, however, required GICON to rethink how such a turbine could be constructed.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

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