the natural world

noun

: all of the animals, plants, and other things existing in nature and not made or caused by people

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No one is better than Sir David Attenborough at communicating authentic awe and wonder at discoveries in the natural world. Audiofile Magazine june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025 At their best, these stories offer children a way to cultivate curiosity and a thoughtful relationship with the natural world, just as the nature-study movement advocated more than one hundred years ago. Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025 Pairing cannabis with outdoor adventures not only amplifies your connection to the natural world but can also help with sore muscles, fatigue, and improving sleep in new environments. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 The buildings blend into the natural world with places to build and materials chosen carefully. Robin Raven, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for the natural world

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“The natural world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20natural%20world. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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