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.
Example Sentences
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For decades, a puzzling discrepancy involving a tiny subatomic particle called the muon fueled speculation that physicists might be on the verge of discovering an entirely new force of nature.
From Science Daily • May 19, 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
Her inflated self-esteem is a force of nature never wielded unkindly, unless provoked.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
“You are a force of nature and an inspiration to the world,” co-host Fielding captioned a handful of photos from their time on set.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
Once, the trains were a force of nature to me, something that continued along their path regardless of what we did inside the city limits, something pulsing and alive and powerful.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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