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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Thematically, though, the late swerve is fully all of a piece with Oren’s riveting exploration of the nature of desire, and how that can reframe our relationship to the natural world around us. Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 Starting at $299 a pair, the glasses are described as serving as a liaison between the natural world and world wide web, providing users with more opportunities for AI assistance. Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 There’s a specific joy in a scientific book that manages to convey the absolute wonder of the natural world. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 The Bezos Earth Fund works to protect and restore the natural world through innovative solutions and partnerships around the globe. Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2026.

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