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as in congenital
being such from birth or by nature
from his first visits to the wading pool, we could tell that our little boy loved water and was a natural swimmer
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as in living
closely resembling the object imitated
the diorama featuring stuffed birds and plastic plants actually looked very natural
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as in biologic
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage
an adult adoptee who has decided to search for his natural parents
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as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
her natural talent for music first became apparent when, unbidden, she started banging on a toy piano
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as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
natural salts are not edible until they are washed and processed
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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation
photographs of animals in their natural habitat
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
she was completely natural in expressing her feelings for him, unafraid of how they would be received
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as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's only natural to make mistakes—it's part of being human
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as in illegitimate
born to a father and mother who are not married
had fathered an unknown number of natural children
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
his late grandfather was as kind and natural a man as one could ever hope to meet
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as in barbarian
not civilized
a natural man, unacquainted with the blessings and burdens of society
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as in idiot
a stupid person
a character depicted as a natural in the novel as indicated by his unsophisticated speech habits
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Recent Examples of natural
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Most live in places with low levels of natural iodine, such as sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
—Harriet Marsden, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2024
Some stars are naturals, while others struggle to adapt — like Sigourney Weaver.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to natural production declines.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Most live in places with low levels of natural iodine, such as sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
—Harriet Marsden, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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The young actors, almost all newcomers, are naturals in a sure-footed movie that is set in the future but fully plugged into global political anxieties of the present.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2024
Some stars are naturals, while others struggle to adapt — like Sigourney Weaver.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
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In July 2023, James collapsed at basketball practice at the University of Southern California after going into cardiac arrest caused by what was later diagnosed as a congenital heart defect, an abnormality within the heart structure.Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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He was then diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Once the spirits have settled into their family homes to live and share meals as honored guests, more living relatives travel from far and wide to bring gifts and pay their respects.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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For one couple seeking more living space in Los Angeles, the question was whether or not to build an addition onto their bungalow or convert their two-car garage into an ADU.Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Colorado wildlife experts are at odds over whether a ballot measure to ban the hunting of certain wildcats would help or hurt the formidable felines that have long been intrinsic to Rocky Mountain ecosystems.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kudla said activity and community are intrinsic to the brand’s success.Samantha Conti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hydrogen sulfide is a byproduct of crude oil refining.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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However, the crude tanker segment was less affected compared to other shipping sectors.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The first trailer for Zane’s new film Waltzing with Brando, a biopic that follows Brando during the 1970s and shows glimpses of his time transforming an uninhabited island in Tahiti into his new home, premiered on Tuesday, Nov. 5.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Many eradication successes have come on small, uninhabited islands.ByElizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
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It’s commonly assumed that DEI work is only designated for a specific position within leadership or HR, when in reality, genuine DEI is embedded throughout an organization and is beyond a stand-alone role, group or function.Carla Thompson Payton, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Disney+ Spider-Man While Sam Raimi’s Tobey Maguire-starring Spider-Man movies predate the official MCU, the famed director really set the stage for what that future universe would look like, with its mix of solid storytelling, genuine laughs, and impressive visuals.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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Police investigate after a human head washed ashore on Key Biscayne, Fla., on Tuesday morning.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Several fossil teeth dating back 1.77 million years hold some important clues into our ape and human origins.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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If recent elections are a guide, those who support the losing candidate are likely to believe that the winner is illegitimate.Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Given some room to excel, albeit in roles that beg to be more deeply explored, are Tang Shiyi as Gui Ying, a schoolteacher and martial artist with a close connection to An’s family; and Bea Hayden Kuo as Xia An, the Banker’s illegitimate daughter who is romantically involved with An.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Natural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natural. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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