the natural world
noun
: all of the animals, plants, and other things existing in nature and not made or caused by people
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The restless motion of the natural world is certainly captured in the English title’s reference to an ocean’s ebb and flow.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
His portrayal of the jungle underscores the beauty and magic of the natural world without lying about its more dangerous and less attractive sides.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
His portrayal of the jungle underscores the beauty and magic of the natural world without lying about its more dangerous and less attractive sides.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for the natural world
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“The natural world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20natural%20world. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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