force of nature

noun phrase

: force sense 4b

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Carroll has long been regarded around the league as a force of nature who exudes charisma and positive energy with a knack for creating belief and connection within his teams. —

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 Baez has endured as a musical force of nature for over six decades, with an unwavering commitment to social activism and the arts. —

Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024 Every comedy needs a chaotic breakout character: not necessarily the lead, but a force of nature who crashes through the action and reshapes every scene in their image. —

Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024 Allen was a force of nature from 1964-69 as a Phillie, hitting .300-.380-.555 while the rest of baseball was in the throes of an extremely pitcher-friendly era. —

Tony Blengino, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for force of nature

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of force of nature was in 1975

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“Force of nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/force%20of%20nature. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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