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as in residents
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 aborigines
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 natives
Visitors were united by their enthusiasm for states to come together and show off their unique characters, famous natives, industries and history and geographical diversity.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
South Ozone Park natives who grew up hearing the roar of the crowds were feeling nostalgic as the racetrack's storied run comes to an end.
—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Despite their differences, the Tennessee natives were close friends, with Presley often visiting Boone at his Beverly Hills home.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
These tough natives can adapt to many soils and grow in full and part sun.
—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Guys like Salvador Perez, Luinder Avila and Maikel Garcia are Venezuela natives.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Barriers to a meaningful life As digital natives, Gen Zers are aware of their attachment to screens, with more than half citing their unproductive use of technology as a significant barrier to developing a meaningful life.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The two were natives of Jamaica and knew each other from the neighborhood.
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Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area.
—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
South Ozone Park natives who grew up hearing the roar of the crowds were feeling nostalgic as the racetrack's storied run comes to an end.
—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Despite their differences, the Tennessee natives were close friends, with Presley often visiting Boone at his Beverly Hills home.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
These tough natives can adapt to many soils and grow in full and part sun.
—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Guys like Salvador Perez, Luinder Avila and Maikel Garcia are Venezuela natives.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Barriers to a meaningful life As digital natives, Gen Zers are aware of their attachment to screens, with more than half citing their unproductive use of technology as a significant barrier to developing a meaningful life.
—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The two were natives of Jamaica and knew each other from the neighborhood.
—
Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for natives
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The earthquake was also felt in Los Teques, also in Miranda state, where residents described scenes of chaos and damage to buildings and businesses.
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The full extent of the casualties and damage may not be clear for many hours, but reports and videos show extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure across the country as residents face a terrifying night in the streets.
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Long ago, the blue-skinned inhabitants committed genocide against a race of purple-skinned aliens and buried their bones beneath the earth, an event in which Krem was involved.
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Besieging a city frequently looks like squeezing the life from its inhabitants slowly before launching drone attacks on their farms and villages.
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After Scotland’s beer-guzzling fans charmed locals in Boston, the Tartan Army’s party has decamped to the heat of Miami for a clash with five-time champion Brazil.
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The historical landmark was on fire for hours, with locals gawking as orange flames burst out of its steeple.
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“Natives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natives. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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