1
as in inherently
by natural character or ability
tour guides who are naturally outgoing and can easily approach and converse with strangers
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2
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
we naturally like to be as comfortable as possible
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as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
trying to act naturally in the presence of the famous and admired actor
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Recent Examples of naturally
Is there something eternal about this kind of music that naturally led to its longevity?
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Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
Trauma Bonding has been widely documented as a naturally occurring result of people who work in professions where they are subjected to multiple traumatic events on a regular basis.
—Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Humiliation comes to them naturally.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The ideal plain omelet is tender, light (almost fluffy), moist (but not runny), and naturally sweet.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
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Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
Trauma Bonding has been widely documented as a naturally occurring result of people who work in professions where they are subjected to multiple traumatic events on a regular basis.
—Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Humiliation comes to them naturally.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The ideal plain omelet is tender, light (almost fluffy), moist (but not runny), and naturally sweet.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
Adverb
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Casual restaurants, ramen spots, sushi bars and diners are inherently the most solo-friendly.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Those videos are capturing things that are inherently private to you.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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General obligation bonds, or GO bonds, are usually used to fund public projects that won’t generate any profit, such as parks maintenance, road upgrades or, in this case, to pay down the district’s debt.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Modern soil usually doesn’t support his kind.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In a video message, Drake spoke sincerely about how much Furtado had inspired him.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
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But it’s played sincerely, so the visual contrast just makes the connection feel clumsy, if not outright absurd.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Stockbrokers normally aren’t fiduciaries, meaning they’re not required to put their clients’ best interests first.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This suggests the sounds green noise mimics may genuinely help the body shift toward relaxation.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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To strike that balance, the characters had to be funny and a little odd but also warm and genuinely fond of one another, enough that the hero would think, This is worth preserving.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Elders taken into state care typically agree to be sent to homes chosen for them, DCF said.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms of chickenpox typically appear between 10 and 21 days after being exposed to the virus.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Harvey spoke openly about the toll a career in public service can take.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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People were talking about pregaming alliances very openly this season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Brzustewicz, 19, will report to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League imminently, then be able to move freely between the AHL and NHL levels next season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Share a story from your childhood or help a child with a project, allowing youthful happiness to exist freely.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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