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as in aboriginal
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the culture of the indigenous people of that country
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as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the drive to create that is indigenous to humanity
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Recent Examples of indigenous
However, the true targets were often indigenous leaders, anti-mining advocates, environmental restoration campaigners, and community organizers.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 May 2025
These include opaque licensing procedures, indigenous IP requirements, unfair procurement preferences, data localization mandates, and increasingly burdensome compliance expectations for foreign firms.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Take to the cobblestone streets, explore their ornate gold-leaf interiors and immerse yourself in 16th century tales of Spanish conquistadors and indigenous resilience.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Fruit is an edible capsule that has served as a source of carbohydrate for indigenous peoples of the Northwest.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 May 2025
These include opaque licensing procedures, indigenous IP requirements, unfair procurement preferences, data localization mandates, and increasingly burdensome compliance expectations for foreign firms.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Take to the cobblestone streets, explore their ornate gold-leaf interiors and immerse yourself in 16th century tales of Spanish conquistadors and indigenous resilience.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Fruit is an edible capsule that has served as a source of carbohydrate for indigenous peoples of the Northwest.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indigenous
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The evolutionary anthropologist Joseph Henrich has summoned the example of the aboriginal Tasmanians, who were cut off from mainland Australia about ten thousand years ago.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Before the colonization of Australia, many aboriginal people buried dingoes with rites indistinguishable from those used for humans.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2024
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Humans in the Loop For sure, there’s a need to celebrate the human in the loop, and the inherent value of humanity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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There is an inherent asymmetry of vulnerability here; doctors and patients are not equals at the Thanksgiving table.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Trump’s political adviser and former White House aide Steve Bannon suggested the president should deport Musk back to his native South Africa.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Volunteer in a California state park or join the local chapter of California Native Plant Society project to eradicate invasive plants and preserve native habitats.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Prominent investors like Warren Buffett remain wary, emphasizing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value and the possibility of regulatory crackdowns.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The successful release once again proved the intrinsic value of Black content and the importance of creating meaningful marketing moments that lead to movements.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Don’t Bury The Help Button Many brands treat customer service as an afterthought rather than an integral part of the buying journey.—
Gabriel Shaoolian,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Captions are essential, especially on mobile devices or in quiet settings.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And in all, $12.6 billion in damage is possible across California’s 20 coastal and bayside counties — a figure that doesn’t include damage to ports, harbors, roads, essential facilities or other infrastructure.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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“Indigenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indigenous. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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