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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
though she now lived in the Northeast, she was a native Midwesterner
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as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
diamonds in their native state are not the bright, flashy gems that one might imagine
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as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a native energy and ambition that would allow him to rise above his humble beginnings
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as in resident
a usually longtime resident of a locality
the natives seem to resent the summer tourists even though they depend upon them for their livelihood
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as in aborigine
a member of the first people to inhabit a region
the anthropologist spent two years living among the island's natives and observing and documenting their customs and traditions
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Recent Examples of native
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Despite living in this new country, Kamilla is still able to speak with her son in his native language (Ukrainian) along with her two roommates, who learned the language for his sake.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Gary Bedore
july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Mariana Reed, 21, is another Milwaukee native who returned as a conservation education intern.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
The Richardson, Texas, native was picked 29th overall in the NBA Draft, his stock sliding after an ankle injury disrupted his lone year at UConn.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Despite living in this new country, Kamilla is still able to speak with her son in his native language (Ukrainian) along with her two roommates, who learned the language for his sake.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Noun
The 6-foot-9, 20-year-old Melbourne, Australia, native also had three turnovers and one assist in an active nine minutes of play.
—Gary Bedore
july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Mariana Reed, 21, is another Milwaukee native who returned as a conservation education intern.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for native
Adjective
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Explore colorful markets like the Witches’ Market, known for indigenous crafts and herbal remedies.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This status is contested between the Moroccans and the indigenous Sahrawi.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The Fort Worth water department is using the Village Creek Drying Beds as part of an emergency response to a spill of 2,600 barrels of crude oil near Lake Arlington in early May.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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China's demand for petrol and diesel is falling as electric vehicle sales surge, but the trend is being masked by the country's massive strategic stockpiling of crude oil, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Processing cheap rare earth is a nasty business using dangerous acid precursors that come with inherent risks, which bump up the prices of processing in the environmentally conscious West.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Protect yourself during a flood with these tips from the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
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Updated July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Videos from the scene posted to social media showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency service personnel at the scene, entering the building and removing residents from the immediate danger.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The Guanches were aborigines of the Canary Islands.—
JP Mangalindan,
Peoplemag,
21 Feb. 2024
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Breuil based his conclusions on contemporary anthropological observations of the Arunta aborigines in central Australia.—
Roger Lewin,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
Adjective
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The Verdict Lizard Island is rich with history (aboriginal and colonial) and is such an environmental wonder that researchers from around the world come here to study the reef.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains that village dogs are also known as primitive, aboriginal, or landrace dogs.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The natural linen and cane come together beautifully with the wood accents.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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This powder foundation from Laura Geller has a demi-matte finish that leaves your skin with a smooth, balanced, and natural look for everyday wear.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Our intrinsic value of $60.00 is based on a 2026e EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.0x for the Building Materials segment (~6.8% premium to peer multiple of 9.4x) and 13.0x for the Building Envelope segment (~2.2% premium to peer multiple of 12.7x).—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This improvement is not the result of external adjustments but rather an intrinsic development within the model.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 July 2025
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“Native.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/native. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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