in nature

idiom

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

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The equity sleeve is both lopsided and defensive in nature; half of its weight is in utilities, while the rest is largely taken up by industrials and energy firms. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 That guidance, based on Labrador’s opinion that the sign was political in nature, stated that flags or banners showing opinions about politics, economics, society, faith or religion could not be displayed. Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025 Quantum computers perform calculations using components known as qubits, which are highly unstable in nature. IEEE Spectrum, 10 July 2025 Her drive to engage photography seems evidentiary in nature—a way to transcend Roma stereotypes. Melissa Harris, Artforum, 10 July 2025 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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