in nature

phrase

: having such a quality or qualities
Her writing is humorous in nature.

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And just because the pieces are whimsy in nature doesn’t mean the quality is compromised. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 West Nile virus survives in nature in several types of birds and is transmitted to humans by the bites of mosquitoes that feed on infected birds. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The content is general in nature and does not reflect any individual’s unique personal circumstances. Stephanie Link, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Contrary to Representative Gomez's assertion in his statement, his actions were not 'consensual in nature' with respect to our client. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in nature

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“In nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20nature. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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