in nature

phrase

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

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The Treasury Department presented the move as technical in nature, part of an effort to ensure liquidity in markets. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Those looking to be out and in nature will find a hiking loop and a waterflow and mud pit station where kids can explore and get dirty. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 Modern-day communication is completely electronic in nature and relies on antennae, transmitters, and receivers that transfer information wirelessly and at rapid rates. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Many molecules in nature absorb certain light wavelengths while reflecting others as visible color. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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