1
as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
though she now lived in the Northeast, she was a native Midwesterner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
diamonds in their native state are not the bright, flashy gems that one might imagine
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a native energy and ambition that would allow him to rise above his humble beginnings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in resident
a usually longtime resident of a locality
the natives seem to resent the summer tourists even though they depend upon them for their livelihood
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in aborigine
a member of the first people to inhabit a region
the anthropologist spent two years living among the island's natives and observing and documenting their customs and traditions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of native
Aric Crabb, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Upon returning six years later, Allen and McMahon noted that the rodents’ work resulted in approximately 40,000 healthy plants across the Pumice Plain and Bear Meadow, as well as the return of native gopher populations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Alaska natives John Schank and Fred Austin will bring holiday cheer to Washington, D.C., by transporting the annual Christmas Tree to the U.S. Capitol.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for native 
Adjective
Voters throughout the Bay Area reacted to both local and national elections on Tuesday night, as former President Donald Trump soundly defeated Vice President and Oakland native Kamala Harris to serve a second term.
—Noun
Graber, an Oklahoma native, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania before launching a career in Silicon Valley.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for native
Adjective
-
Constant exposure turns the indigenous Fremen’s eyes blue, and on Arrakis, the substance is used for everyday food, goods, and explosives.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
-
Taiwan has responded by moving to shore up its defense, including by marginally raising its military budget, extending compulsory service from four months to one year and developing new indigenous weapons platforms, such as attack submarines.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Hydrogen sulfide is a byproduct of crude oil refining.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
-
However, the crude tanker segment was less affected compared to other shipping sectors.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
By categorizing problems based on their inherent computational difficulty, this theory helps identify scenarios where AI can deliver optimal solutions.Suvarna Krishnan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
-
Yet the inherent looseness of those moments — the playful energy of two giant artists in their prime, tinkering together in the same room — makes Collision Course worth returning to in the years since its release.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Givaudan committed to paying for structural damages caused by the explosion, but Leonard was still pressed by residents to address concerns about the company's safety standards.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego sailed to victory on election night, winning a second and final term serving the nation's fifth largest city of 1.6 million residents.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Guanches were aborigines of the Canary Islands.JP Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
-
Breuil based his conclusions on contemporary anthropological observations of the Arunta aborigines in central Australia.Roger Lewin, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Adjective
-
The Ainu’s story is poignantly reminiscent of that of aboriginal folk elsewhere: lost land, language, culture and rights.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
-
Archaeological Planet is a museum dedicated to the history of Puerto Rico’s native aboriginal population, which includes thousands of artifacts that will transport you back in time.Zayda Rivera, Parents, 19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
-
The branches look incredibly natural and lifelike with more than 4,000 branch tips.Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
-
Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Assets like land may retain intrinsic value, but liquidity would likely vanish and the ability to convert holdings into other forms of wealth (or even use them) could be severely constrained.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
-
Take note of your intrinsic achievements, rather than external ones.Julia Sullivan, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near native
Cite this Entry
“Native.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/native. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share