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
  • For more than a decade, Potts has operated Top Speed Strength and Conditioning, focused on pushing athletes to be their fastest and most athletic selves through power and speed training.
    — PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • At a time when other industrial neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Long Island City were being remade into shinier, more generic versions of their former selves, Gowanus still felt mysterious and full of possibility.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Prior Justice Department inspectors general have long complained about the limitations to their authority to investigate certain types of attorney misconduct.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Ninety-four percent of Americans recognize that repairing and upgrading transportation infrastructure helps these types of vehicles move people and goods more quickly and safely.
    — Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 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
  • 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
  • For the skincare enthusiast who knows her serums from her essences, an exfoliating cleanser from DIME Beauty can be a thoughtful addition to her routine.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • 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
  • Andrew Schulz is a shock comedian firmly ensconced in the Joe Rogan and Kill Tony universes, while Eric Andre is an Adult Swim legend beloved on the opposite side of the alternative comedy spectrum.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The story is told from the perspective of infant twins with divergent personalities—Rose is unguardedly buoyant, whereas Marigold is watchful and introspective.
    — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But there is so much more to these characters than their surface personalities.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As social media continue to act as a cultural megaphone, content creators are now widely seen as an essential part of marketing for companies of all kinds, including retailers and coffee chains.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Non-essential workers—executives, administrators, management of all kinds—disappeared into Zoom en masse across the country.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • 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
  • Knowledge of the enemy’s dispositions can only be obtained from other men.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Natures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natures. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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