CONNATURAL Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

connatural

adjective

Definition of connatural

as in congeneric

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Adjective

And while people are pressed close together, the mood of the train is largely congenial.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Meaning, connecting deeply with the audience to the point of a congenial fracture of time and space.

— Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026

Definition of congenial

Adjective

The issue is that AI technology iterates extremely fast, causing related equipment and computing assets to depreciate rapidly, whereas financing debts are long term, creating a maturity mismatch risk.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Normally, California boasts an agriculture industry with more than 350 commodities that account for over $100 billion in related economic activity.

— Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of related

Adjective

And her emotional one-on-ones with Streep are among the films' very best, as Miranda fleetingly lets her guard down and Andy discovers a kindred spirit.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Viewers unfamiliar with the culture of the Northeastern state, which has a population just slightly over one million, can find a kindred spirit in The Bachelor franchise alum Iaconetti.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026

Definition of kindred

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Add virtual care, telemetry, licensing, endpoint technology, cabling, and cybersecurity infrastructure as South Arkansas Regional Hospital transitions to Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado.

— Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
The InnoAsia Startup Demo Jam sits at the center of the first track, with nine companies, drawn from the open call and international partner recommendations, pitching AI, virtual production and digital-asset technologies to investors and buyers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of virtual

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Some of the helpers were non-kin, demonstrating cooperative social behavior that extends beyond family bonds.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Across the country, there is a shortage of non-kin foster homes which makes searching and supporting kin an even greater priority.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026

Definition of kin

Adjective

If only Elanga had managed to finish off an almost identical chance at Villa Park on his Newcastle debut a year ago, then the winger’s first season on Tyneside may have taken on a very different complexion.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
To be sure, today's bond market isn't identical to that of 1987, and several of the underlying conditions that led to Black Monday are not currently at play.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of identical

Adjective

Once a film is actually on the shelf, that same audience interest becomes data a filmmaker can use.

— Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
That same year, Panettiere stood alongside Senator John Kerry for a joint press conference on Capitol Hill to urge the government for strong leadership in opposing commercial whaling and protecting marine life.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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