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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
it was the grotesque nature of his stories that made them a challenge to get published in mainstream magazines her nature was such that lying was never an option for her the stoic nature of that family enables them to endure one calamity after another
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
needed to get out of the office and back to nature in order to clear his head
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
group together anything round: buttons, lids, coins, and other things of that nature
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as in disposition
one's characteristic attitude or mood
a boy of a quiet and shy nature
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
some artists maintain that color, light, and shadow are the very nature of painting
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Recent Examples of nature
Figuring out what its victims can — or won’t — remember is half the fun, and even somewhat lacking in personality, Lynn and Lucas sell their good nature successfully.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 June 2025
Every film is exactly as Anderson intended it to be, without the hit-or-miss or ebb-and-flow nature of most directorial careers.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 June 2025
The players like him, and the younger ones have enjoyed his communication style and the instructive, detailed nature of his coaching.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The Kansas State coach demands aggressiveness from his players, but Inoue’s nature is to avoid risks in the game.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 June 2025
Every film is exactly as Anderson intended it to be, without the hit-or-miss or ebb-and-flow nature of most directorial careers.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 June 2025
The players like him, and the younger ones have enjoyed his communication style and the instructive, detailed nature of his coaching.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The Kansas State coach demands aggressiveness from his players, but Inoue’s nature is to avoid risks in the game.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nature
Noun
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Despite the usual magnitude of Pride festivities in the nation's capital, Pride organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration of life and self expression.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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The state Supreme Court has ruled that a Waterbury man deserves a new trial because his jury wasn’t told to consider his right of self defense before convicting him of manslaughter for shooting to death a bystander during a gunfight on a city street.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Trump sees a political winner, Dems eye a comeback issue Trump’s substantial election victory last November – including a significant increase in his share of the Latino vote, has left many progressives and immigration activists in the political wilderness.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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He’s been burrowing deep inside the desperate mind of a man trapped in the wilderness with a pack of feral teen girls for years.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
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However, regardless of the Justice Department’s disposition, athletes can bring Title IX lawsuits against schools through a private right of action.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2025
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But because of her quiet disposition, her grandchildren never would have guessed it.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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That really captured the essence of the dark ages and the medieval world.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Quotable Time is of the essence for these students.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Pixar recently gave the press a preview of its upcoming slate of films, and families can expect more animal-centric films, sequels to fan-favorite movies, and new additions to the Pixar universe.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 June 2025
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As for newcomers to the Spaceballs universe, additional cast members will include Keke Palmer and Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman, who is Pullman's son.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Rarely did anyone bring to television Julia’s big, warm personality and joie de vivre, which blazed through our little black-and-white screens (before later transitioning, of course, to color).—
Ina Garten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The way Chomet operates, the film’s personality comes across via the detailed and incredibly expressive faces, not the dialogue or its delivery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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However, the occasional scuffle—or pounce—between pets is often just part of their play routine, especially if both are young or have playful temperaments.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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There may be questions about temperament given his bans for reactions against Ipswich Town and Bournemouth, and his work off the ball at Wolves left some staff wanting more.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nature. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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