innate

Example Sentences

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“Her performance was spectacular,” or “She gave a remarkable turn as a picture of Tinseltown’s innate immorality,” would also work.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"Offering a powerful reflection of our world, the winners illuminate the realities we face globally; marked by fracture, urgency and yet an innate resilience," according to the World Press Photo statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“But the social aspect has to come with some innate awareness of what you’re doing. This is a big killer on pace of play.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“It’s something innate and inevitable, and ‘Agridulce’ really explores that beautifully.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Then there are those beasts that, due to cleverness or innate shyness, avoid contact with Muggles at all costs—for instance, the unicorn, the Mooncalf and the centaur.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling