connatural

adjective

Definition of connaturalnext
as in congeneric

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  1. congenial
  2. related
  3. kindred
  4. allied
  5. virtual
  6. kin
  7. identical
  8. same
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
  • The paper ends with a call for better governance of this and related areas, such as the ordering of custom DNA sequences.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, new cyclosporiasis cases and related emergency department visits are declining, MDHHS said.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of related
Adjective
  • 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
  • Roberto Carlos Lange and Fabi Reyna feel like kindred spirits.
    — E.R. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Definition of kindred
Adjective
  • The new destroyer is expected to play an important role in protecting sea lanes, supporting allied naval operations, and providing a credible defense against advanced missile threats.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • To counter the facts contained in our meta-analysis, the Big Players in officialdom and allied factions followed their standard operating procedure.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of allied
Adjective
  • That’s the key to all-day comfort in any pair of jeans, and these offer a virtual replica of Wilde’s style.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The briefings might be hosted at a program site or can even be virtual.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of virtual
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Go back further and the shape of the argument flips, but the underlying tension is identical.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As the riders lean their bikes against the bench, Tom notices the machines are identical in brand and color.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of identical
Adjective
  • That same day in West Valley City, Utah, Immigration Judge Brock Taylor was assigned 159 cases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This same type of bias can show up in how leaders assess their own capacity.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of same
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“Connatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connatural. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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