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elemental

[el-uh-men-tl] / ˌɛl əˈmɛn tl /


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She collects material from other places, too, like dirt from her daughter’s preschool yard or sand from local beaches — anything elemental that “will really alchemize and change form in the kiln.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The seventh song, Yeah, is a textbook example of tension and release in pop music - that strips the idea down to its most elemental form.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Aang’s inherited mission, passed down to him by generations of previous divinities, is to restore and maintain the world’s elemental balance.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

Regan took elemental signals of trustworthiness that seldom steer people wrong and used them to create a powerful impression that he was honest and caring.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Whenever he saw the sea, or a fire, he fell silent, impressed by their elemental force.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho




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