as in foreign
being, relating to, or characteristic of a country other than one's own
nonnative customs that made the recent immigrants stand out in their new country
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as in stranger
a person who is not native to or known to a community
the problems encountered by a nonnative after moving into a close-knit community
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Recent Examples of nonnative
Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
According to Headrick, carpenter bees also pollinate nonnative species such as blueberries, melons, tomatoes, eggplant and squash.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Threats to the Banbury Springs limpet include habitat modification due to hydroelectric dams, decreased groundwater quality and competition from nonnative species such as the New Zealand mudsnail, according to the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation.
—Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026
Hilgert also suggested swapping out thirsty nonnative lawn turf for more resilient native grasses, like buffalograss or blue grama grass.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The fire trend is linked to the proliferation of nonnative and highly flammable grasses, particularly on fallowed landscapes once used for sugar and pineapple plantations.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
At American firms, accent bias can quietly shape whose ideas gain traction at work by depressing attention and engagement for speakers with nonnative English accents.
—Aliah Zewail, Harvard Business Review, 17 Mar. 2026
Points are also given for sustainable practices, with activities in at least two of four categories – soil and water conservation, controlling nonnative species, reducing pollution and reduce/reuse/recycle.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Lee’s priorities include expanding civic engagement and language accessibility, with an aim to demystify legal proceedings for students and nonnative English speakers.
—Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
According to Headrick, carpenter bees also pollinate nonnative species such as blueberries, melons, tomatoes, eggplant and squash.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Threats to the Banbury Springs limpet include habitat modification due to hydroelectric dams, decreased groundwater quality and competition from nonnative species such as the New Zealand mudsnail, according to the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation.
—Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026
Hilgert also suggested swapping out thirsty nonnative lawn turf for more resilient native grasses, like buffalograss or blue grama grass.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The fire trend is linked to the proliferation of nonnative and highly flammable grasses, particularly on fallowed landscapes once used for sugar and pineapple plantations.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
At American firms, accent bias can quietly shape whose ideas gain traction at work by depressing attention and engagement for speakers with nonnative English accents.
—Aliah Zewail, Harvard Business Review, 17 Mar. 2026
Points are also given for sustainable practices, with activities in at least two of four categories – soil and water conservation, controlling nonnative species, reducing pollution and reduce/reuse/recycle.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnative
Adjective
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That finding helps explain why a beginner can sit down at a pottery wheel in a foreign country and walk away with a usable piece in a single afternoon.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks The Kremlin urged foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of a major forthcoming attack, with analysts arguing that Russia is losing momentum in its war on Ukraine.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Two, three, four times a year, strangers would come up to Serna at meets, at social functions, in sports bars and bring up that June 1975 day.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Anne Hathaway is no stranger to scrutiny over her appearance.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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That decade, Serie A loosened its prohibition on foreigners, setting quotas that allowed three foreign players per club by 1988.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Shift in local sentiment toward foreigners.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Kristen Johnston gave a memorable comic performance as the gang’s former military security officer, a male alien hiding in Sally’s body.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
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In a year, LiPfe explants rebuilt themselves into alien-like translucent orbs with a large red cellular mass at their core.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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“Nonnative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnative. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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