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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No, what a theme park offers is an artistic interpretation, one that filters the natural world through the stories that define our lives. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 When humans walk away, the natural world wastes no time moving in. Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026 The land is also a classroom for children discovering the natural world, and a place of respite for a family looking to slow down after a busy week. Robert Bush, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026 Being able to connect her love for music to her love for science and the natural world is especially rewarding. Brad Balukjian, Rolling Stone, 9 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 16 Sep. 2026.

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