variants
also biologic
as in birth
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage
the rights of the biological father in this case
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Recent Examples of biological
Beyond biological differences, social factors may play a role as well.
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Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Diddy had his first biological son, Justin Combs, with fashion designer and stylist Misa Hylton.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Ten people received sham therapy for comparison. Post-treatment, the researchers used various methods to measure the participants’ biological ages, tapping into an emerging concept that suggests someone may be physiologically older or younger than their chronological age suggests.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 6 June 2025
In addition to learning who killed Adam, viewers see Chloe and Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) come together to protect Ethan, who has learned the truth about why he was taken away from his biological mother and raised by his aunt.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for biological
Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Diddy had his first biological son, Justin Combs, with fashion designer and stylist Misa Hylton.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Ten people received sham therapy for comparison. Post-treatment, the researchers used various methods to measure the participants’ biological ages, tapping into an emerging concept that suggests someone may be physiologically older or younger than their chronological age suggests.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 6 June 2025
In addition to learning who killed Adam, viewers see Chloe and Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) come together to protect Ethan, who has learned the truth about why he was taken away from his biological mother and raised by his aunt.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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If self-paid, a birth doula can cost $1,200 to $4,000, depending on whether pre- and post-birth visits are included.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2024
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The pregnancy announcement, the gender reveal, the baby shower, the pregnancy photo shoot, the birth photo shoot, the post-birth photo shoot, the sip-n-see.—
Shani Silver,
refinery29.com,
31 May 2024
Adjective
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Put another way: The more legitimate business opportunities available for athletes, the better.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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On the other hand, there’s a legitimate anger about the state of the world that needs to be addressed.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Her runway debut made a powerful case for natural beauty, nostalgic glamour, and Black women as the blueprint.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Atlantic Aviation in Aspen, Colorado, also carries an upscale lodge look, though its location and design lets private fliers to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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