as in inherently
by natural character or ability
Anne Frank's memorable belief that most people are innately good
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Recent Examples of innately
Having a conscience The ability to distinguish right from wrong, or listen to one’s inner conscience, is a skill that is innately human, experts said.
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Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
In contrast, a smaller group of children were more like orchids—sensitive and innately reactive to their circumstances.
—Parents, 7 June 2026
Freebirthing is based on the idea that women's bodies innately know how to carry and deliver babies.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Instead, the most valuable skills for the next generation of PR pros are far more durable—and innately human.
—Heather Kelly, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The way that some musicians can innately pick up a rhythm, Stewart opined, is the way that concepts in football click in York’s brain.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
How thrilling to see such an innately feminine film, which completely centers the enormity and complexity of a woman’s love, be honored on such a massive stage.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Mar. 2026
Armenian artists and audiences understand this impulse innately.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
In contrast, a smaller group of children were more like orchids—sensitive and innately reactive to their circumstances.
—Parents, 7 June 2026
Freebirthing is based on the idea that women's bodies innately know how to carry and deliver babies.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Instead, the most valuable skills for the next generation of PR pros are far more durable—and innately human.
—Heather Kelly, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The way that some musicians can innately pick up a rhythm, Stewart opined, is the way that concepts in football click in York’s brain.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
How thrilling to see such an innately feminine film, which completely centers the enormity and complexity of a woman’s love, be honored on such a massive stage.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Mar. 2026
Armenian artists and audiences understand this impulse innately.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innately
Adverb
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But Cox’s interactions were inherently provocative.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Since one bird can see another without being seen in return, the interaction is inherently nonreciprocal.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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This work fundamentally kicks the can of water conservation down the road, and some directors of the district readily acknowledge this.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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That’s a fundamentally different business.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Innately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innately. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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