as in foreign
being, relating to, or characteristic of a country other than one's own
nonnative customs that made the recent immigrants stand out in their new country
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as in stranger
a person who is not native to or known to a community
the problems encountered by a nonnative after moving into a close-knit community
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Recent Examples of nonnative
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Lee’s priorities include expanding civic engagement and language accessibility, with an aim to demystify legal proceedings for students and nonnative English speakers.
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Jon Regardie,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
According to Headrick, carpenter bees also pollinate nonnative species such as blueberries, melons, tomatoes, eggplant and squash.
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Sarah Linn
april 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Threats to the Banbury Springs limpet include habitat modification due to hydroelectric dams, decreased groundwater quality and competition from nonnative species such as the New Zealand mudsnail, according to the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation.
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Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2026
Hilgert also suggested swapping out thirsty nonnative lawn turf for more resilient native grasses, like buffalograss or blue grama grass.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
The fire trend is linked to the proliferation of nonnative and highly flammable grasses, particularly on fallowed landscapes once used for sugar and pineapple plantations.
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Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
At American firms, accent bias can quietly shape whose ideas gain traction at work by depressing attention and engagement for speakers with nonnative English accents.
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Aliah Zewail,
Harvard Business Review,
17 Mar. 2026
Points are also given for sustainable practices, with activities in at least two of four categories – soil and water conservation, controlling nonnative species, reducing pollution and reduce/reuse/recycle.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
They have been introduced in other waters and, like nonnative blue catfish, are thriving in several tidal rivers, such as Virginia’s James River.
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Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Lee’s priorities include expanding civic engagement and language accessibility, with an aim to demystify legal proceedings for students and nonnative English speakers.
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Jon Regardie,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
According to Headrick, carpenter bees also pollinate nonnative species such as blueberries, melons, tomatoes, eggplant and squash.
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Sarah Linn
april 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Threats to the Banbury Springs limpet include habitat modification due to hydroelectric dams, decreased groundwater quality and competition from nonnative species such as the New Zealand mudsnail, according to the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation.
—
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2026
Hilgert also suggested swapping out thirsty nonnative lawn turf for more resilient native grasses, like buffalograss or blue grama grass.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
The fire trend is linked to the proliferation of nonnative and highly flammable grasses, particularly on fallowed landscapes once used for sugar and pineapple plantations.
—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
At American firms, accent bias can quietly shape whose ideas gain traction at work by depressing attention and engagement for speakers with nonnative English accents.
—
Aliah Zewail,
Harvard Business Review,
17 Mar. 2026
Points are also given for sustainable practices, with activities in at least two of four categories – soil and water conservation, controlling nonnative species, reducing pollution and reduce/reuse/recycle.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnative
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There’s no guarantee Lawrence will ever play host to a foreign national soccer team’s World Cup base camp again.
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Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring a primary upset in Colorado, while police identify the Empire State Building climbers as foreign daredevils.
Noun
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My mom is the kind of person who constantly receives compliments from strangers.
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Within a few restless months, the group of strangers have become a fragile family.
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Home prices in the nation are falling, making way for potential bargains—but only the wealthiest foreigners can afford to move there.
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The government originally estimated about 500,000 foreigners living in Spain without authorization could benefit, but think tanks and the Spanish police placed the figure closer to a million people.
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After learning of an evil rock promoter’s plan to use heavy metal to keep society sedated in a cycle of hedonistic pleasure, a stylish metallic alien arrives on Earth to save humanity and rock out!
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What Christopher Reeve gets so right as the Man of Steel is bringing nuance, kindness and soaring spirit to an American icon – and an alien nurtured to be the best of us.
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“Nonnative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnative. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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