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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At its flagship location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, more than 150 students in preschool through high school gather daily for school in a local public park, taught by experienced educators while immersed in the natural world. Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 After the sudden death of her father, Helen (Foy), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 For more than a century, scientific journals have been the pipes through which knowledge of the natural world flows into our culture. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026 This is as true in the outdoors as anywhere, but the natural world also offers unique paths for men, toward emotional liberation, connection, and strength. Outside Online, 21 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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