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as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
the diorama featuring stuffed birds and plastic plants actually looked very natural
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as in born
being such from birth or by nature
from his first visits to the wading pool, we could tell that our little boy loved water and was a natural swimmer
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as in biologic
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage
an adult adoptee who has decided to search for his natural parents
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as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
her natural talent for music first became apparent when, unbidden, she started banging on a toy piano
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as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
natural salts are not edible until they are washed and processed
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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation
photographs of animals in their natural habitat
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
she was completely natural in expressing her feelings for him, unafraid of how they would be received
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as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's only natural to make mistakes—it's part of being human
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as in illegitimate
born to a father and mother who are not married
had fathered an unknown number of natural children
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
his late grandfather was as kind and natural a man as one could ever hope to meet
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as in barbarian
not civilized
a natural man, unacquainted with the blessings and burdens of society
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natural resources
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Recent Examples of natural
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
The main focus is Divine G (Colman Domingo), a talented performer and playwright who has been falsely imprisoned, but the movie’s power comes from its ensemble made up of actual RTA alumni who are naturals on camera.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The district is also relying on community partnerships and grants to transform their outdoor areas from asphalt to native gardens and natural play areas.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
The brand was founded by Antony Buck and Robert Calcraft and positioned itself in the naturals category, which by the time of its acquisition had become among the fastest-growing skin care segments globally.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
The main focus is Divine G (Colman Domingo), a talented performer and playwright who has been falsely imprisoned, but the movie’s power comes from its ensemble made up of actual RTA alumni who are naturals on camera.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
The two 15-micron Merino wool jerseys are offered in different weights, created with advance performance via thermoregulation, odor resistance, natural elasticity and ease of care in mind.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The district is also relying on community partnerships and grants to transform their outdoor areas from asphalt to native gardens and natural play areas.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for natural
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Agents going to the president's or vice president's detail will have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on, realistic training environment thanks to the new addition.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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In previous sales, however, the following (realistic) trade-ins have fetched the best pricing.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian.—
Jordan Blum,
Houston Chronicle,
9 June 2019
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In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.—
James R. Hagerty,
WSJ,
18 Jan. 2019
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Our intrinsic value of $60.00 is based on a 2026e EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.0x for the Building Materials segment (~6.8% premium to peer multiple of 9.4x) and 13.0x for the Building Envelope segment (~2.2% premium to peer multiple of 12.7x).—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This improvement is not the result of external adjustments but rather an intrinsic development within the model.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 July 2025
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The Montana Department of Labor & Industry reported that its top three imports from Canada in 2021 were crude oil, platinum waste and scrap, and conifer wood.—
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Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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China's demand for petrol and diesel is falling as electric vehicle sales surge, but the trend is being masked by the country's massive strategic stockpiling of crude oil, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Consequently, all the oases in his model were considered uninhabited.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
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What matters is whether genuine compatibility exists beneath the obsession.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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Despite the lighthearted framing of the post, many comments conveyed genuine sadness or guilt—often about animals taken on without fully understanding the commitment involved.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Dubey’s vision makes marketing more human by making creativity more accessible and raising the quality bar.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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However, human clinical trials are essential before camel milk can be recommended as a treatment or preventive measure for asthma.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Trump’s comments came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against U.N. official Francesca Albanese, accusing her of pushing illegitimate efforts at the International Criminal Court targeting U.S. and Israeli leaders.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
9 July 2025
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And then, on top of it, I was born out of some affair like some illegitimate, sinful mistake?—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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“Natural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natural. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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