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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Alkaloids are a broad category of nitrogen-containing molecules found throughout the natural world.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Only emerging artists and writers whose work explores the intersection of art, science and the natural world will be considered for this year’s residency program, which runs from May through October.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Laxness combines folklore and myth with humble details of the natural world in this delightful novel.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Museums have long been places to explore the natural world, cultural artifacts and scientific discovery.
—Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Only emerging artists and writers whose work explores the intersection of art, science and the natural world will be considered for this year’s residency program, which runs from May through October.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Laxness combines folklore and myth with humble details of the natural world in this delightful novel.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Museums have long been places to explore the natural world, cultural artifacts and scientific discovery.
—Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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“The natural world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20natural%20world. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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