innately

Definition of innatelynext
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 This is far too much literalism — not to mention the dash of inconsistency added by the motionless curtains paired with the storm FX — for such an innately wonky drama to handle without going stiff and dull in the process. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026 This asserts, to me, that Pleasure is , innately, an entity of Earth, of The Density , of The Body. — Gabi Abrão, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 During state visits especially, clothes enter a new lexicon of diplomacy, where the choice of colors, designers, and silhouettes innately acquire symbolism and signal allegiances. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Leopard print, for example, looks great with brown and adds an innately edgy feel for daytime looks that stand out from the crowd. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2026 For me, this Splatooter loop, while enjoyable, is too innately mindless to fully love. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026 The most recent example lies with none other than New York’s current leader, Zohran Mamdani, who arrived as an elementary-schooler and grew up wealthy on Riverside Drive but understands innately how to talk Knicks and the right bodega order. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 The widespread assumption has always been that the female orgasm is innately tricky, but data show that lesbians climax almost as often as men do. — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Feeling Accepted There is also something innately powerful about people showing up to help care for your home. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innately
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  • Crypto is an inherently risky investment, due in part to its volatility and a general lack of regulatory oversight.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Limiting the spending ranges of teams should make the league inherently more fair, according to MLB executives.
    — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • That would help explain why some quantum algorithms may not deliver an exponential advantage over classical computing, even if quantum hardware can process information in fundamentally different ways.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The effort by Unite NY the city is currently contesting is fundamentally different from 2003.
    — Denis Hughes, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Innately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innately. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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