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Mother Nature
noun
: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation
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The relocation is not the first time wildfires have affected NFL scheduling, and Mother Nature has had her say in games’ locations plenty of other times.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As plans for January premières, luncheons, and awards shows were upended, we were treated to an almost moralistic spectacle of Tinseltown frivolities colliding with the elemental dictates of Mother Nature.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
However, when Mother Nature is to blame, there may be additional options.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
If getting back in touch with Mother Nature is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, Amazon can help make your outdoor aspirations a reality.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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First Known Use
1551, in the meaning defined above
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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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Mother Nature
noun
: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation
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