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intrinsic

[in-trin-sik, -zik] / ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk /


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“Gen Z” implies something intrinsic about the people.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

"This quantification of the economic value that these things provide is only additive to the inherent intrinsic conservation value that all life on Earth has."

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Money flows, people “work” long hours, but no one produces anything of intrinsic value.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

It’s a step beyond what he called the 3.0 platform/ecosystem models like Amazon, whose heavy investments have often depressed profits to gain more intrinsic value later.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

He was beginning to feel confident in Mr. Dacus’s intrinsic sense of justice and fair play; his fine, relaxed humor prescribed the mood in the room.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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