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as in selves
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
it was the grotesque nature of his stories that made them a challenge to get published in mainstream magazines her nature was such that lying was never an option for her the stoic nature of that family enables them to endure one calamity after another
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as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
group together anything round: buttons, lids, coins, and other things of that nature
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as in temperaments
one's characteristic attitude or mood
a boy of a quiet and shy nature
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as in essences
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
some artists maintain that color, light, and shadow are the very nature of painting
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as in universes
the whole body of things observed or assumed
the belief that all of nature is controlled by an unseen Supreme Being
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Recent Examples of natures
Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.
—PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.
—PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for natures
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To achieve this, financial institutions should read and act upon digital body language–or how customers reveal their true selves to brands online–sending messages that matter and surfacing products aligned with customers’ goals or life stages.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even Seldon flickered between digital and physical selves, his split consciousness pushing conflicting agendas that unsettled the followers who depended on him.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Matching energy levels, breed temperaments, and giving each pet their own space are also key to a successful transition.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The two men have bad hair and unpredictable temperaments, but beyond that the similarities dissipate quickly.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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By performing a computation in under five minutes that would likely take one of today’s fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years to complete, just last year, the powerful AI chip hinted at the possibility of parallel universes being real.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the show insists that Butler’s expansive universes cannot be separated from the histories of migration, labor, and love.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Involvement in structuring joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, activist takeover and defense, financing arrangements, and similar matters will all be considered.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Dim lighting bounces off of soft pink tiles and warms the dining room, the bathrooms glow ocean blue, every inch of the space colored by the sisters’ sunny dispositions and their dedication to turning even the most low-key midweek dinner into an exercise in jubilant excess.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Natures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natures. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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