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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
Fruit is an edible capsule that has served as a source of carbohydrate for indigenous peoples of the Northwest.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Supporters argue that selling public lands will empower states and local communities to better utilize resources for economic gain, while opponents warn that such sales threaten public access, conservation efforts and indigenous rights.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Its experience with the Patriot has also convinced it of the necessity of investing in developing indigenous air defenses to deal with missile threats.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
There's a major split between indigenous populations in the northern parts of North America (Athabaskan populations), and everyone south of that, including all of Central and South America, as well as the ancient Clovis, New Mexico, population.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Supporters argue that selling public lands will empower states and local communities to better utilize resources for economic gain, while opponents warn that such sales threaten public access, conservation efforts and indigenous rights.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Its experience with the Patriot has also convinced it of the necessity of investing in developing indigenous air defenses to deal with missile threats.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
There's a major split between indigenous populations in the northern parts of North America (Athabaskan populations), and everyone south of that, including all of Central and South America, as well as the ancient Clovis, New Mexico, population.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 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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On the contrary, the power of the purse is reserved to Congress, and the President has no inherent authority to override Congress's will on domestic spending decisions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Loro Piana’s connection to the equestrian world was inherent from the very beginning, with brothers Pier Luigi and Sergio Loro Piana, the former co-owners of the Maison, both passoniate riders.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Fortunately for women’s basketball fans in the area, Clark and the Fever will play the Mystics again in Baltimore on Sept. 7. Clark played in Washington in June as part of a weekend Mystics series that brought her Fever and Baltimore native Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky to the area.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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The Fort Collins native and Boulder resident broke 14 bones in the fall, including both wrists, both feet, five ribs and two vertebrae.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
25 May 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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Sale was an integral part of the 2018 Red Sox team that won the World Series.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Tailor Your Résumé While certifications are essential, your résumé must reflect a comprehensive picture of your skills and experiences.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Specifically, a waterproof cell phone pouch is essential when enjoying water activities during the summer.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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“Indigenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indigenous. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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