only natural

phrase

: normal or reasonable
It's only natural (that) you would feel that way.

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The only natural language output of the model is the final answer. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 There are no bad-for-you additions in sight, only natural flavors, vegetable juice for color, and citric acid for a pleasant tartness. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Additionally, only natural gas or propane grills are allowed. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026 Josey’s foray into acting seems only natural considering his pro parents. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for only natural

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“Only natural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/only%20natural. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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