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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
Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
The branches look incredibly natural and lifelike with more than 4,000 branch tips.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The film’s early going leans heavily on humor and sweetness as Joe comes out of his shell to court the far more expressive Maizie, a choice that works rather well because Bautista is such a natural in this element.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
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The Jungle By Upton Sinclair As part of their advocacy for the natural, Lust and other irregular doctors also vehemently opposed vaccines.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
The branches look incredibly natural and lifelike with more than 4,000 branch tips.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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CPAs, who file tax returns, seem like a natural to call as the data reported for the CTA feels similar to the income tax filings CPAs routinely deal with.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The film’s early going leans heavily on humor and sweetness as Joe comes out of his shell to court the far more expressive Maizie, a choice that works rather well because Bautista is such a natural in this element.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
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Baby Kevin was born early, with a congenital heart defect.Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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The couple attended the Children’s Hospital Gala to show their support for the hospital and medical team that operated on their son, Billy, who was born with a congenital heart defect.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 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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Punto Dos Studio, Andrés Villota A unique feature of the home's design is the integration of a living Pigüe tree, which passes through the structure itself.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2024
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The online reaction felt uncomfortable to some bystanders given that we’re all supposed to care about human dignity — the idea that every single person has intrinsic and inalienable value.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gold Coins Gold coins combine collectability with the intrinsic value of gold.Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Given that Ontario is not a major producer of crude oil, Ford’s threat appeared to specifically apply to electricity the United States imports from Canada.Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Canada provides natural gas to the U.S. and roughly 20% of the crude oil used by its southern neighbor.Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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In warmer months, rent a boat or jet ski and head to Goat Island to congregate with other boaters who love to swim and relax around the tiny, uninhabited island.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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From Rabat to uninhabited Pacific islands, O'Connor's experiences have shaped what's in the bag and the ethos behind it.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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The flames spark up from genuine lava rocks, creating a luxe vibe.Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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TdA members are known for violence, and have been accused of murder, kidnapping, extortion, bribery and human and drug trafficking, and linked to more than 100 law enforcement investigations nationwide, The Center Square has reported.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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The earth had been rumbling for years, setting the stage for one of the most devastating natural events in human history.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The center pointed out that the website shown in the viral video is illegitimate and not run by the hotel in question.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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San Diego County has made fighting the illegitimate businesses a priority and effectively eliminated them, The Times reported in June.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Natural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natural. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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