force of nature
Americannoun
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Physics. one of the fundamental physical interactions that influence matter, such as gravity or electromagnetism; a fundamental force.
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someone or something so powerful or compelling that they cannot be stopped or resisted.
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Poppy's family described her as a "force of nature" who loved football and dreamed of playing for Manchester United.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The “Chuck Norris facts” phenomenon — a stream of absurd one-liners casting him as an invincible force of nature — helped turn the actor into a meme sensation before memes were a business.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
So he has been a force of nature in that regard, and the international community of central banking regards him very highly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
“No matter the situation, she trusted her guts and her instincts … I feel like being raised by a force of nature will be the greatest gift of our life.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Finally he thundered his fury, like a force of nature.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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