in nature

phrase

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

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Adamala also works from the ground up, but with biological molecules found in nature today. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026 Tax considerations discussed are general in nature and may vary based on individual circumstances and changes in tax law. — Joshua Harmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Then the messages became more personal in nature at the end of 2024 into early 2025. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 But North America’s only native marsupial, or pouched animal, plays a valuable role in nature. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 July 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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