come naturally

phrase

: to be an ability that a person or animal is born with
Musical talent comes naturally to that family.
Memorizing important dates in history came naturally to him in school.
Working with sheep comes naturally to sheepdogs.

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The idea of doing mundane tasks like bookkeeping, reading brand deal contracts, and sending out pitches either doesn’t appeal to most creators or doesn’t come naturally (or both). Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Tasks that come naturally to most children require immense effort from him. Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Shade was always a hard worker, the kind of player who hustled on every possession, but the intangibles didn’t always come naturally to her. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026 Fullness and body may come naturally, but so can long drying times, tangles, and frizz. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come naturally

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“Come naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20naturally. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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