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
Research has shown that people naturally run faster and work harder in groups.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
However, the discovery represents a major leap forward in bioelectronics that could form the foundation for future technologies that merge electronics and biology far more naturally than ever before.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
When the Soviet Union collapsed, Atlanticists assumed that liberal democracy would naturally extend to the ends of the earth.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
The company recently released a video showcasing their humanoid walking naturally through the crowd in downtown Gangnam.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
However, the discovery represents a major leap forward in bioelectronics that could form the foundation for future technologies that merge electronics and biology far more naturally than ever before.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
When the Soviet Union collapsed, Atlanticists assumed that liberal democracy would naturally extend to the ends of the earth.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
The company recently released a video showcasing their humanoid walking naturally through the crowd in downtown Gangnam.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
Adverb
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Cotton or linen blends work if treated with a water-repellant finish (like Scotchgard), while Polyester, nylon, or olefin (polypropylene) are strong, budget-friendly, and inherently stain resistant.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sutton doesn’t like the way LLMs are trained, with unsupervised learning from human text followed by a kind of RL using human feedback—because everything the LLM can learn is inherently limited by human knowledge and human preferences.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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For economists who follow the job market, the first Friday of the month is usually like Christmas morning.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aeration is usually done at the end of summer and in fall after the hot weather.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Wole returned his gaze, equally sincerely, but Sylvester jumped between them, grabbing Wole’s hand as their father let go.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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In criticizing how some Republicans reacted to Charlie Kirk's death, Jimmy Kimmel alleged that conservatives were using Kirk's assassination for political advantage rather than mourning the conservative activist sincerely.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fishing in Bella Vista is normally only for Property Owners Association members and their guests, but that has been waived for the tournament.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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One of the more interesting genre competitions to watch — and territory that has been genuinely lacking in interest in recent years — will be the rock categories.—
Alan Light,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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This neurological response evolved to keep our ancestors alive in genuinely dangerous situations.—
Anne-Laure Le Cunff,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The harvest moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, either in September or October, typically in September.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In the series, the Academy Award-winning director and his older daughters openly discuss how Martin was not always the most present parent during the earlier parts of his career in the 1970s.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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While doing a press tour amid the release of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, Swift has openly discussed her engagement to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and offered details on her engagement ring that has caught attention for its sizable diamond.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Martin Scorsese has always been an open book, a storyteller who has offered his autobiography freely and an auteur whose deepest philosophical themes have been recurring and explored in bold type.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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But as Abetti freely admits, there is a chasm between a brilliant idea and a lasting enterprise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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