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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
though she now lived in the Northeast, she was a native Midwesterner
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as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
diamonds in their native state are not the bright, flashy gems that one might imagine
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as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a native energy and ambition that would allow him to rise above his humble beginnings
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as in resident
a usually longtime resident of a locality
the natives seem to resent the summer tourists even though they depend upon them for their livelihood
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as in aborigine
a member of the first people to inhabit a region
the anthropologist spent two years living among the island's natives and observing and documenting their customs and traditions
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Recent Examples of native
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
Corenswet didn’t know until recently that the fellow Philly native would be playing his dad (since Cooper's character shows up in a recorded message).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 July 2025
William Earl, Variety, 24 July 2025
The Marlins had struck for two runs in the first inning on a pair of two-out singles, an error by Machado and a double by El Cajon native Kyle Stowers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
Enderlin, an Arkansas native and graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, swapped a work shirt for a Western pearl snap before joining her fellow creatives.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
Corenswet didn’t know until recently that the fellow Philly native would be playing his dad (since Cooper's character shows up in a recorded message).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Noun
As for the best actor to represent the younger generation, DeMonaco immediately thought of Davidson, his old friend and fellow Staten Island native.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 July 2025
The Marlins had struck for two runs in the first inning on a pair of two-out singles, an error by Machado and a double by El Cajon native Kyle Stowers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for native
Adjective
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This ethereal creature, known for its upside-down swimming, was discovered on the Jawahar plateau and is named in honor of the indigenous Warli tribe.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, there could be further oil to discover and the find showed Poland's commitment to find indigenous sources of oil and gas.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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The sport of off-roading suffers from a fundamental discordance: The desire to get out into nature and the irreparable harm inherent in the process of off-roading.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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Unfortunately, this scenario represents a national obsession that has no inherent benefits but also portends deep regret for millions.—
Scott Liftman,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Videos from the scene posted to social media showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency service personnel at the scene, entering the building and removing residents from the immediate danger.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The study was done to understand conditions that affect LGBTQIA+ residents’ health and well-being and how to best direct resources.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The Guanches were aborigines of the Canary Islands.—
JP Mangalindan,
Peoplemag,
21 Feb. 2024
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Breuil based his conclusions on contemporary anthropological observations of the Arunta aborigines in central Australia.—
Roger Lewin,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Forsyth is Wattenberg’s natural backup, so he’s set for the roster again.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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Opening her own spot inside of Church’s venue is natural partnership, given the longtime artistic camaraderie between the two artists.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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In addition to banking on inviting celebrities and the intrinsic attractiveness of Lake Como as a luxury destination, the club’s new management also pressed on key partnerships and collaborations with the fashion industry in its brand building.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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With mixed evidence that AI enhances productivity or solves problems, instructors should consider how to expose students to AI tools that can help develop intrinsic motivation toward using the technology.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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“Native.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/native. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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