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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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Recent Examples of natural
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Still, there is a natural adjustment period for anyone, even those as talented as Kudus.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Now weeks removed, an unconventional applicant looks like a natural in the role.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
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
Noun
Order that plus a Café con Leche or natural guava juice, and you’ll be set clear through noon.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Still, there is a natural adjustment period for anyone, even those as talented as Kudus.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for natural
Adjective
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But even if that doesn't end up being realistic, this is still a pretty neat bit of physics.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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These regions make retiring in Italy a realistic, rewarding dream.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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For a variety of reasons the yellow metal keeps its intrinsic value better than anything else.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That intrinsic joy—along with the fact that both shows feature characters who originated from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood—made bringing them together for a crossover episode a natural choice.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
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The protectionist trade measures muddy the picture for growth in the world’s largest economy and the future of the U.S. dollar, which denominates most commodities — including crude oil.—
Natasha Turak,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, Ryazan processed 13.1 million tons of crude oil, yielding significant volumes of gasoline and jet fuel.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Taking aim at China, Canada, Mexico and even uninhabited islands home to only penguins and seals, Trump initiated a broader trade war that rattled companies and consumers around the world.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This serene beach on the uninhabited island of Culebrita exceeds expectations with its remote location and rugged landscape.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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The most effective solution lies in embracing genuine flexibility.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With big sponsors such as Barclays, promoters like Live Nation and even investors like Blackrock, Vanguard and KKR now a target for activists, there’s a genuine fear that the tap could be turned off.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Our times, when many people are alive, may prove to be unlike the entire rest of human history, past and future—if what is normal today persists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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So, the Florida experience in the human era has always been defined by some degree of change.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Zelenskyy is illegitimate and has called for new elections in Ukraine.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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To many early Americans, particularly those within the Washington and Adams administrations, self-government rendered popular protest illegitimate and obsolete.—
Time,
Time,
2 July 2025
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“Natural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natural. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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