variants
also biologic
as in birth
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage
the rights of the biological father in this case
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Recent Examples of biological
With a degree in biological sciences, Zerboni now specializes in luxury real estate.
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 July 2025
John Cacioppo, the late neuroscientist who pioneered the science of loneliness, described it as a biological signal, akin to hunger, thirst, or pain.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Each product targets different needs but works from the same biological foundation.
—Giana Jarrah, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Most pearls on the market are cultured, formed using the same biological process but with an extra bit of help, a nucleus is introduced to the mollusc, as a catalyst, to encourage pearl formation.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 July 2025
John Cacioppo, the late neuroscientist who pioneered the science of loneliness, described it as a biological signal, akin to hunger, thirst, or pain.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Each product targets different needs but works from the same biological foundation.
—Giana Jarrah, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Most pearls on the market are cultured, formed using the same biological process but with an extra bit of help, a nucleus is introduced to the mollusc, as a catalyst, to encourage pearl formation.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for biological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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If self-paid, a birth doula can cost $1,200 to $4,000, depending on whether pre- and post-birth visits are included.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2024
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The pregnancy announcement, the gender reveal, the baby shower, the pregnancy photo shoot, the birth photo shoot, the post-birth photo shoot, the sip-n-see.—
Shani Silver,
refinery29.com,
31 May 2024
Adjective
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Even legitimate payment flows from emerging markets are frequently flagged for investigation under the guise of compliance, slowing their transfer.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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That decision prompted a Title IX lawsuit filed by five volleyball players and the team’s head coach, alleging the school was disguising a club activity as a legitimate varsity sport to artificially inflate its female participation numbers.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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For Angelique Kane, the title of artist didn't always feel like a natural fit.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The real selling point, however, is the 1.02 carat natural diamond necklace set in 14k gold from GNAT Jewelry Atelier.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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