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innate

[ih-neyt, in-eyt] / ɪˈneɪt, ˈɪn eɪt /


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Humor resonates with something individual, possibly innate and probably inexplicable inside each of us; our sense of it is something we can’t control.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Nahai says by using mascots, brands tap into people's innate impulses.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But it’s the BBC’s negligence that highlights both the importance of “I Swear” and its innate shortcomings.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 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

Thanks to his hard work, his innate ability, and his sheer determination, he was frequently promoted.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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