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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
Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Acute inflammation isn’t harmful to health and is a part of your body’s natural defense against injury and infection.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
So its natural for some fans on social media to be curious about what Wendy Williams would have to say about the legal situation Diddy currently finds himself in.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
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Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s executive advisor, stated that a driver of Colapinto’s ability would always be of natural interest to the team.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Acute inflammation isn’t harmful to health and is a part of your body’s natural defense against injury and infection.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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The 20-year-old looked a natural on the international stage despite having only made his first Premier League appearance three months earlier.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
So its natural for some fans on social media to be curious about what Wendy Williams would have to say about the legal situation Diddy currently finds himself in.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for natural
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During pregnancy, untreated hyperthyroidism has been associated with preeclampsia, premature births, stillbirths, and the development of congenital heart defects, per the ATA.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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If untreated, syphilis can lead to severe complications, including neurosyphilis and congenital syphilis.Heidi Cope, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Tunney, who at 95 was the oldest living retired referee, died Thursday at his home in Pebble Beach, Calif.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The remaining area can be used for storage or renovated into more living space.Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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This slow but steady loss is driven by both intrinsic aging and external stressors.Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some will argue that comparing bitcoin to gold isn’t fair since the latter is a physical asset that does have intrinsic value from its use in numerous technology products, including semiconductors, and other industrial applications.Taesik Yoon, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Goldman Sachs estimates that the vessels targeted by the sanctions amounted to 25% of Russia’s energy exports, with the majority being crude oil.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
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With 1 million barrels of crude oil aboard, it had been struck and later sabotaged with explosives by the Houthis as part of their campaign over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Mauro Morandi, whose 32-year sojourn on an uninhabited Mediterranean island led to his being known as Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, died on Jan. 3 in Modena, Italy.Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The other nine—Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll, Wake Island and Navassa Island—are uninhabited outlying islands.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Birmingham, Alabama, home with a sense of genuine, collected warmth.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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The information the source supplies must be newsworthy and give readers genuine insight.Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Students had to learn when to rely on the AI and when to apply human judgment.Lutz Finger, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, there are no concerning virologic changes actively spreading in wild birds, poultry, or cows that would raise the risk to human health.Aila Slisco, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The United States Congress has a long tradition of not recognizing illegitimate regimes.Nana Sajaia, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Here's why there are still some Riley and Gooch obtained nearly $3.3 million in illegitimate proceeds from AHCCCS, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Natural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natural. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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