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 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 The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures. PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • And after three seasons of teens trying to survive the wilderness (while their adults selves struggled back in civilization), viewers know just how much Shauna wasn’t saying in that moment.
    Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Our selves can shatter without the relief of annihilation, leaving fragments that remain recognizably ours but can no longer make a whole.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • While alcohol has been closely linked to several types of cancer, including mouth, throat, liver and breast cancer, its connections to other types of cancer like stomach and pancreatic cancer are still being investigated, researchers said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The situation jeopardized the US government’s policy of ensuring two separate rocket types are available to launch national security payloads into orbit.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 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
  • To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Common formats include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The sequel marked a bit of sunshine amid the dark universes in which Pace often romps.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • When carefully and responsibly considered, these dangerous activities let adventurers inhabit innumerable parallel universes.
    Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • One-time Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is among the pregame, halftime and postgame personalities.
    Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • They long have been slickly produced promotional weeks for presidential candidates, and even showcases for network personalities and promotion.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But is a more illuminating idea missing from his account of American sophistication, one that perhaps most neatly distinguishes it from older European kinds?
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Bold graphic designs of all kinds, really, are a common American trademark.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Earlier this year, Harrison Street sold a 12-property student housing portfolio for $910 million, one of the largest dispositions in the sector in recent years.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The state's Clean Slate legislation addresses the criminal records system itself, including procedures for identifying missing dispositions and correcting incomplete criminal history information.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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