in nature

idiom

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

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Republicans allege that Zelensky's Pennsylvania visit was improper campaign support for then-Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Kamala Harris, despite Zelensky's insistence that the visit was diplomatic in nature. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 In both cases, rosemary water proves to be an excellent ally in the treatment of dandruff, whether sebaceous in nature or due to generally flaky scalp. Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025 In designing her costumes, Tazewell looked at how the character found solace in nature and her relationship to animals. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025 Detectives believe that the circumstances surrounding the death of Hackman and his wife are suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation. Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 2 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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