variants
also biologic
as in birth
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage
the rights of the biological father in this case
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Recent Examples of biological
With a degree in biological sciences, Zerboni now specializes in luxury real estate.
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 July 2025
John Cacioppo, the late neuroscientist who pioneered the science of loneliness, described it as a biological signal, akin to hunger, thirst, or pain.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Each product targets different needs but works from the same biological foundation.
—Giana Jarrah, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Most pearls on the market are cultured, formed using the same biological process but with an extra bit of help, a nucleus is introduced to the mollusc, as a catalyst, to encourage pearl formation.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 July 2025
John Cacioppo, the late neuroscientist who pioneered the science of loneliness, described it as a biological signal, akin to hunger, thirst, or pain.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Each product targets different needs but works from the same biological foundation.
—Giana Jarrah, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Most pearls on the market are cultured, formed using the same biological process but with an extra bit of help, a nucleus is introduced to the mollusc, as a catalyst, to encourage pearl formation.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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If self-paid, a birth doula can cost $1,200 to $4,000, depending on whether pre- and post-birth visits are included.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2024
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The pregnancy announcement, the gender reveal, the baby shower, the pregnancy photo shoot, the birth photo shoot, the post-birth photo shoot, the sip-n-see.—
Shani Silver,
refinery29.com,
31 May 2024
Adjective
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That decision prompted a Title IX lawsuit filed by five volleyball players and the team’s head coach, alleging the school was disguising a club activity as a legitimate varsity sport to artificially inflate its female participation numbers.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Even legitimate payment flows from emerging markets are frequently flagged for investigation under the guise of compliance, slowing their transfer.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The natural linen and cane come together beautifully with the wood accents.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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This natural cause-and-effect helps build self-control in decision making, which is more effective than a lecture alone.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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