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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
The real star of the show in the sight of many region natives?
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Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Others facing the possible revocation of their citizenship include five natives of African countries, three from Asia and two from South America, according to the DOJ.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 8 May 2026
The city as a muse Even comics created by artists outside New York City – like Ohio natives and Superman co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster – are, by virtue of their content, still in many ways New York comics.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The backstory Ennea was born from the vision of three friends and Oaxaca natives who purchased the land a decade ago.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Opened in 2019 by owners Keith and Jennifer Swiryn, the Sacramento natives combine their culinary and hospitality backgrounds for a vibrant dining experience.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The only two players who faced the music were South Florida natives Ian Fray, who scored the first goal, and Noah Allen, among the youngest players on the squad and the most willing to speak to reporters.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The Gary, Indiana, natives were introduced to the world as teen brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson—five out of nine siblings who also included future celebrities Janet and LaToya Jackson.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Satisfaction and silverware lie that way, but the natives at Villa Park are extremely restless, and Spurs’ 2-1 win there last night could have a huge bearing on the Premier League’s relegation battle.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Others facing the possible revocation of their citizenship include five natives of African countries, three from Asia and two from South America, according to the DOJ.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 8 May 2026
The city as a muse Even comics created by artists outside New York City – like Ohio natives and Superman co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster – are, by virtue of their content, still in many ways New York comics.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The backstory Ennea was born from the vision of three friends and Oaxaca natives who purchased the land a decade ago.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Opened in 2019 by owners Keith and Jennifer Swiryn, the Sacramento natives combine their culinary and hospitality backgrounds for a vibrant dining experience.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The only two players who faced the music were South Florida natives Ian Fray, who scored the first goal, and Noah Allen, among the youngest players on the squad and the most willing to speak to reporters.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The Gary, Indiana, natives were introduced to the world as teen brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson—five out of nine siblings who also included future celebrities Janet and LaToya Jackson.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Satisfaction and silverware lie that way, but the natives at Villa Park are extremely restless, and Spurs’ 2-1 win there last night could have a huge bearing on the Premier League’s relegation battle.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for natives
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At the commissioner’s court meeting, area residents universally condemned the idea, variously calling it a Trojan horse, a foothold, a wasp’s nest, and a bribe.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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In the same time frame, inner-ring suburbs have lost residents.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Mischie’s comedy takes place in a remote, mountainous village in Romania where every one of the inhabitants has applied for government benefits, claiming disabilities of various kinds.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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If an ostrich egg reveals rainy conditions, that means an individual human settlement likely also felt that precipitation—and maybe the inhabitants changed their behavior accordingly.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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The construction strikes many locals as both unreasonable and unstoppable.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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So while business may be booming for some locals around the Strait of Hormuz coastline, most Iranians continue to suffer with astronomical inflation that puts even basic goods out of reach for some.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Natives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natives. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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