natures

plural of nature
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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 Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different. PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • That’s what Trinny London’s ethos is all about — creating products and experiences that empower our customers to feel their best selves.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Many other animals also present different selves to different members of their communities.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • What are the two types of waterspouts?
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Matching energy levels, breed temperaments, and giving each pet their own space are also key to a successful transition.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The two men have bad hair and unpredictable temperaments, but beyond that the similarities dissipate quickly.
    Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • Ultimately, the show insists that Butler’s expansive universes cannot be separated from the histories of migration, labor, and love.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
  • For example, other franchises have released their past projects before launching new entries in their respective universes.
    Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • As their mismatched personalities stir tension with each other — and the group — old resentments bubble up, forcing them to reckon with their relationship and the lives waiting for them back home.
    Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The Bundestrainer prioritized squad building over trying to shoehorn big personalities into the team.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, both behind the scenes and front of the lens.
    Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • According to reports, it has been disallowed in settings of all kinds.
    Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • The same can be said of Mescal, who’s already parlayed playing men of muscular physique and melancholy dispositions into above-the-title movie stardom.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The state continues to see a backlog in its gun background check system, with more than 57,000 criminal arrests not yet linked to court case dispositions, according to TBI.
    Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • Allergies Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to foreign substances, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The process, called phototoxicity, happens when light-reactive chemicals from fragrances and other substances sit on the skin and are exposed to sunlight.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Natures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natures. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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