in nature

phrase

: having such a quality or qualities
Her writing is humorous in nature.

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For these respondents, time in nature was an occasional choice rather than a standing appointment. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Queen Camilla’s shoe choices are often textural and neutral in nature, coordinating with her ensemble of choice. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Populations in nature are also regulated by their finite food supplies, and our control over infectious disease would have meant little without enough to eat. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 Anderson’s cover is string-heavy and tropical in nature, but where Buffett sang it with a forceful voice, Anderson goes for soft and understated, allowing both men’s versions to stand distinctly on their own. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in nature

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“In nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20nature. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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