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innate

[ih-neyt, in-eyt] / ɪˈneɪt, ˈɪn eɪt /


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Given the phrase’s innate poeticism, it’s often used by scholars, authors, casanovas and perhaps overly didactic filmmakers to convey the fleeting intensity of life’s most burning joys.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

Rheon said Wales had long been known for its "innate" ability to produce great actors - although he didn't name any names, adding that the creative industry in Wales had "great infrastructure now, fantastic crews".

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Rather, you’re looking for someone with innate curiosity who can act as a translator between business needs and technical capabilities, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Known for an unfailing ear for innovative music and an innate ability to navigate the shifting currents of popular music, Davis ruled Columbia, Arista and J Records.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

Nomos is the postmodern philosopher who argues that the entire landscape is constructed—that it has no essential, innate qualities, but is simply a reflection of chance and human action.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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