CONNATURAL Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

connatural

adjective

Definition of connatural

as in congeneric

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Adjective

Meaning, connecting deeply with the audience to the point of a congenial fracture of time and space.

— Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026
Even when his final Kings season collapsed around him, Hiller maintained a professional, even congenial, relationship with media members, and that can serve him well in the cauldron that is Toronto.

— Eric Stephens, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of congenial

Adjective

And her emotional one-on-ones with Streep are among the films' very best, as Miranda fleetingly lets her guard down and Andy discovers a kindred spirit.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Viewers unfamiliar with the culture of the Northeastern state, which has a population just slightly over one million, can find a kindred spirit in The Bachelor franchise alum Iaconetti.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026

Definition of kindred

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That’s a virtual replica detailed enough for the network to reason about the physical world in real time.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026
This time around, at least 10 virtual teachers could instruct more than 150 sections of core subject classes at the district’s middle and high schools, and that’s less than in previous school years.

— Sofi Zeman August 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of virtual

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Some of the helpers were non-kin, demonstrating cooperative social behavior that extends beyond family bonds.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Across the country, there is a shortage of non-kin foster homes which makes searching and supporting kin an even greater priority.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026

Definition of kin

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If only Elanga had managed to finish off an almost identical chance at Villa Park on his Newcastle debut a year ago, then the winger’s first season on Tyneside may have taken on a very different complexion.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
To be sure, today's bond market isn't identical to that of 1987, and several of the underlying conditions that led to Black Monday are not currently at play.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of identical

Adjective

Once a film is actually on the shelf, that same audience interest becomes data a filmmaker can use.

— Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
That same year, Panettiere stood alongside Senator John Kerry for a joint press conference on Capitol Hill to urge the government for strong leadership in opposing commercial whaling and protecting marine life.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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