the natural world
noun
: all of the animals, plants, and other things existing in nature and not made or caused by people
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Many Studio Ghibli films depict the grandeur of nature and stress the importance of living in harmony with the natural world—the irony of using generative AI, a horrendously energy-intensive technology, to replicate the studio’s style was noted by many commentators.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Snow Bear: Workshop with Aaron Blaise Animation legend Aaron Blaise has been capturing the beauty and complexities of the natural world in his work for more than 30 years.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
Baker & Borowski’s creations inspire people to connect with the natural world and are aimed at providing some visual endorphins as an antidote to the lack of green spaces associated with urban living.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Warming caused by fossil fuel emissions harms the natural world and people, especially the poor and future generations.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Snow Bear: Workshop with Aaron Blaise Animation legend Aaron Blaise has been capturing the beauty and complexities of the natural world in his work for more than 30 years.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
Baker & Borowski’s creations inspire people to connect with the natural world and are aimed at providing some visual endorphins as an antidote to the lack of green spaces associated with urban living.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Warming caused by fossil fuel emissions harms the natural world and people, especially the poor and future generations.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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“The natural world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20natural%20world. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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