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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The works are an examination of the natural world, focused on depictions of the Norwegian countryside in blue hues. Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026 And yet this bird performs one of the most violent feats in the natural world. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Trod by more than 2,500 free-roaming bison, these windswept plains are at once quintessential Oklahoma and a modest wonder of the natural world. Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 Exploring our connection with the natural world, the series aims to spark curiosity and imagination in young minds. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 May 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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