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
The wall can display locations in real time, synchronized with cameras and lighting, so the background shifts naturally as the lens moves.
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Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
This energy ablates sympathetic nerve fibers without compromising arterial integrity, reducing nerve activity and allowing the body to naturally regulate blood pressure.
—Memorialcare, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Heal naturally and support your body with wearable solutions.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Speak with heart so doors open naturally.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
This energy ablates sympathetic nerve fibers without compromising arterial integrity, reducing nerve activity and allowing the body to naturally regulate blood pressure.
—Memorialcare, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Heal naturally and support your body with wearable solutions.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Speak with heart so doors open naturally.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
Adverb
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But the lack of bigger tax cuts does not inherently make the grocery tax repeal bad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The two-day window offers an inherently compelling dramatic structure as investigators race against the clock, though the series sometimes follows them beyond those 48 hours.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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The retail price for a standard pack of Pokémon cards is usually around $5 for 10 cards — though, much like hunting for shiny Pokémon, successfully purchasing a new pack may require some luck, strategy and patience as the cards have exploded in value in recent years.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Live musicians will play, usually country or Cajun French music, featuring instruments like accordions and fiddles.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of Bay Area mayors, councilmembers and officials signed an open letter calling for Martinez to either sincerely work to repair his relationship with the Jewish community or resign.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Taking a closer look at the societal environments that overshadow low-income communities must be in the equation when sincerely working to stop child abuse.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This leads to bleeding, pain, and infection, as well as an inability to chew food normally.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her writing engaged pretty directly with conversations pop stars aren’t normally invited to be part of — and people were paying attention.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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At 26, Glenn is the elder of the trio, and her journey to this moment is genuinely powerful.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The results are sometimes obvious and other times genuinely surprising.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Fed typically cuts rates to boost spending, growth, and hiring.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In several cases, Attorney General Pam Bondi has maneuvered to keep appointees who do not have enough bipartisan support to win confirmation in the jobs longer than typically allowed.—
JESSICA HILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Now, even a ceremonial White House dinner has become a tinderbox and fellow Republicans openly acknowledge that Trump’s aim as president is not to unify the country.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a country where people cannot always reach their families or speak freely, music has become a way of asking a question when nothing else would go through.—
Eda Uysen,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many plants, especially annual flowers, freely self-seed in the garden.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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