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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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
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, who led the search for Nancy during the 2008 talent show, has described Buckley as a "force of nature".
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Bringing his unbridled energy and enthusiasm to the job, Roosevelt was a force of nature.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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