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as in congenital
being such from birth or by nature
a born artist and largely self-taught, John Singleton Copley was producing accomplished portraits by the time he was in his late teens
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
a born Texan and very proud of it
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Recent Examples of born
Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian.
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Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
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
Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7.
—Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
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
Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7.
—Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for born
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By contrast, one of the most robust studies on SSRI use in pregnancy found no significant increase in congenital heart defects or most other major malformations when SSRIs were used in the first trimester, adds Dr. Batista.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
5 Aug. 2025
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Eliminating exceptions and stamping out imprecision are, from a liberal vantage point, necessary steps to perfect the order’s congenital flaws.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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Each episode, directed by a local filmmaker, delves into their creative processes and addresses themes such as gender, ecology and indigenous knowledge, revealing the continent’s cultural and architectural richness.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Heritage Ranch, home to the San Dieguito Heritage Museum also located in Encinitas, preserves the history of the San Dieguito region—including its indigenous roots, early settlers, and agricultural heritage—through exhibits, educational programs, and community events.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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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
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The natural color variations seem like just the thing to tie together a room with a more neutral color palette, à la Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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This centennial celebration of the special effects wizard showcases his extraordinary innovation across three decades, inclusive of his native Italy, Hollywood, and beyond.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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Why should crypto users need to exit their native environment just to buy Apple stock?—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Michaels specifically attended the briefing to support Trump and Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again Commission's report on childhood chronic illness.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The final day, Sept. 14, culminates with Runway 7’s third edition of the philanthropic initiative, Project Lab Coat, a runway experience dedicated to raising awareness and funds for chronic illnesses.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Verdict Lizard Island is rich with history (aboriginal and colonial) and is such an environmental wonder that researchers from around the world come here to study the reef.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains that village dogs are also known as primitive, aboriginal, or landrace dogs.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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