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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Combining archival and original footage, and blurring the categories of documentary essay and the poetic avant-garde, Pelechian’s visionary works revolve around a grand recurring theme of humankind’s tumultuous relationship to the natural world. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Garfield, whose credits include playing Spider-Man, says he is drawn to roles with an element of play, community and the natural world. ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Attendees are encouraged to engage all of their senses and connect with the natural world. Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 The Tropical Americas carousel gets its mounts The Tropical Americas land coming to Animal Kingdom is set in the fictional village of Pueblo Esperanza and at its center sits a carousel inspired by the natural world. Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 14 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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