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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That show, which runs until April 4, 2027, also looks at humans’ relationship with the natural world. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Biden in recent years has turned to art, workingprimarily in abstract, mixed-media pieces exploring themes of memory, transformation, and the natural world. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 His passion for service included protecting the natural world. — Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 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 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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