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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Given the series’ Marvel DNA, Spider-Noir’s in-app color swapping may seem like another way to disconnect the image from the laws of the natural world. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The prolific and acclaimed writer and activist used his liberal beliefs and his agrarian roots in Kentucky to craft novels, poems and essays connecting the natural world to humankind. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Nickless brings the labor behind the familiar landscape into focus while asking visitors to look more closely at the natural world beneath it. — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 He was known for his sense of whimsy, childlike wonder, and a love of the natural world—many of his preferred designs were based on flora and fauna and yielded fantastical images like mermaids, butterflies, and much more. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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