in nature

idiom

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

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The storm was extremely rare in nature, and one of the most intense to ever affect the Washington D.C., area. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025 When a penalty is remedial in nature, the penalty can survive the taxpayer’s death. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 The expenses vary in nature and include undocumented baggage fees, personal travel expenses, an unsubstantiated $48.60 bill at Urban Meyer’s Pint House and $2,240 for custom game day shoes. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025 It’s entwined in the culture, entwined in nature, within rhythm. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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