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 community is bolstered by Japanese Buddhist and Shinto beliefs that soulfully and spiritually tether humanity to the natural world. Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025 Inspired by the harmony of the natural world and shaped through meticulous Thai craftsmanship, FUNDAO redefines luxury with leather goods that embody transformation, intention, and timeless design. Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025 From leopards in backyards and raccoons riding crocodiles, to bunnies on trampolines, scientists warn that these digital deepfakes are distorting people’s sense of what the natural world looks like. New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025 The characterizations are complex and thought-provoking, and the descriptions of the natural world put the reader right there. The Know, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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