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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Many of the country’s rituals and traditions remain closely tied to the rhythm of the natural world. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025 View gallery - 12 images Every year, the Natural History Museum in London dazzles wildlife lovers with the best-of-the-best photographs of the natural world. New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025 Founders Betsy Trabue and Lauren Moore draw inspiration from the natural world and design history. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025 But if not, the shift in the natural world simply wasn't part of your seasonable routine. Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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