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Mother Nature
noun
: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation
Examples of Mother Nature in a Sentence
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April's full moon has been given lots of other names—like fish moon and sprouting grass moon, for instance—depending on Mother Nature's activities in various regions of the country.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Some 32 million people in the US alone live along the route the moon’s shadow will travel during Monday’s eclipse — known as the path of totality — although Mother Nature may potentially ruin the view for some.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The severe weather this past week served as a reminder of our sometimes volatile relationship with Mother Nature.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Penguin was founded with the altruistic mission of hosting CBD inspired by Mother Nature.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
While Mother Nature was in charge of the sparkling Atlantic lining the east side of the hotel (an undeniable part of the hotel’s appeal), the cheery guest rooms, designed by renowned designer Jonathan Adler, are a destination in their own right.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Their weekend wasn’t shielded entirely from the impact of Mother Nature, however…
Choosing to get married in a remote location known for its frosty winters is not for the faint of heart.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
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Gojirasaurus quayi
(Credit: Geofox/Shutterstock)
A dinosaur fossil excavated by Carpenter and his team was named after Godzilla.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
Earth tones are as popular as ever among homeowners (especially sage green shades), with tranquil hues from Mother Nature transforming the look and feel of interiors.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1551, in the meaning defined above
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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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Mother Nature
noun
: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation
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