natures

plural of nature
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as in selves
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 universes
the whole body of things observed or assumed the belief that all of nature is controlled by an unseen Supreme Being

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Recent Examples of natures Dark matter and dark energy, also not yet directly observed, together are the source of the vast majority of energy in the universe, but their physical natures are unknown. — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026 The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Instead, they were saddled with deities that had manlike natures and shortcomings. — Brian Webster, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2026 These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Last month, a Los Angeles jury found social media giants Meta and Google failed to warn children about the addictive natures of their platforms. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence. — Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • In his solo show, South Florida dancer/choreographer Randolph Ward is ready to bare it all—his art, his many selves, and, at one point, his body as testimony.
    — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • While exercise, food, and sleep are paramount to a good game, fashion also helps many of the players feel their best selves, and Towns is one of several stylish Knicks.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Saab has not disclosed all the technical specifications of the AMB D, including its detailed detection performance against individual target types.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Like talking to other people with different perspectives, users could provide an extensive prompt to give chatbots a pretend personality that can simulate different types of people.
    — Roger Beaty, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In no small part, the internet and social media have helped create these temperaments fraught with contempt bordering on hatred.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Are there some breeds, some illnesses, some temperaments that are better suited to hospice care than others?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Essential oils, oleoresins, essences and distillates all qualify, as do protein hydrolysates and any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This was an exciting, imaginative, and beautiful story about grief, family, parallel universes, trees, and mushrooms.
    — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • For now the nature of our universe—or universes—and the quantum rules that guide it are as undecided as the toss of a coin.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Lisa locks Bart, Milhouse, and Nelson in a room and introduces them to her many personalities, some more hostile than others.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Fox News personalities Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt are married.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Deeply unsettling, this adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s story details a world where birds of all kinds suddenly decide to start attacking humans.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Chatbots of all kinds were known to be agreeable well before this.
    — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The dispositions of each case, along with bail recommendations, would be reported to legislative leaders.
    — Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 26 Oct. 2026
  • If there aren’t personal dispositions from an ethical or medical perspective, there is no reason to completely omit any ingredient from one’s diet.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Natures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natures. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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