force of nature

noun phrase

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For more than five decades, Chaka Khan has remained a force of nature—an artist whose voice, style, and presence defined an era. Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025 The giant's corporeal form is a welcome addition for longtime fans, as the legendary force of nature was turned into a cloud in 2007's Fantastic Four: The Rise of Silver Surfer, much to the derision of fans. Devin Robertson, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 Ledger ingeniously plays the Joker as a chaotic force of nature, a scarred and unknowable ghoul clad in clown paint and a garish suit from Demon's Wearhouse. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 Debbie Allen has long been a force of nature—a visionary who has seamlessly blended her artistic talents with a deep sense of purpose. Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for force of nature

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of force of nature was in 1975

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“Force of nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/force%20of%20nature. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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