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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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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
Nashville is part of what’s known as the southern dialect zone, which naturally includes a string of Southern states between the East Coast and Texas.
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Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
The list includes a Thursday morning bell ringing at the New York Stock Exchange; a series of consumer-facing ads starring John Cena; and a takeover of the New York Subway’s E train (E for ESPN, naturally).
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Nini was naturally close to the ground, like a giant thoughtful rat, owing to his disproportionately short forelegs.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
La Beauté, naturally, also has a monogram trunk and other eye-catching pieces to hold its lipsticks and eye shadows.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
The list includes a Thursday morning bell ringing at the New York Stock Exchange; a series of consumer-facing ads starring John Cena; and a takeover of the New York Subway’s E train (E for ESPN, naturally).
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Nini was naturally close to the ground, like a giant thoughtful rat, owing to his disproportionately short forelegs.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
La Beauté, naturally, also has a monogram trunk and other eye-catching pieces to hold its lipsticks and eye shadows.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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These products usually come with a light amount of fertilizer.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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During a hold-in, players attend team activities, such as training camps, but forgo participating in training, usually citing injuries.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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These simple acts, such as returning calls, remembering important details, showing up when promised and apologizing sincerely, reinforce the unspoken message of security and reassurance that no one is leaving each other’s side.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately for Serena’s genuinely concerning anxiety, there is indeed meddling.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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The story is capacious, and genuinely scary at times.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The procedure typically takes under an hour, with comfort managed through correct energy delivery and, if needed, numbing cream or over-the-counter pain relief.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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That result typically doesn’t matter, but the Bengals’ situation is far from typical.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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The policy sought to let undocumented migrants move freely in public spaces while allowing exceptions for serious threats, dangerous felons and imminent harm, as well as to protect evidence.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Notably, the courses are released under a Creative Commons license, meaning they can be freely adapted by any institution.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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