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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
In 2019, building on the idea in string theory that dark energy is naturally varying, Vafa and two collaborators concluded that the mass of dark matter particles may also vary over time.
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Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
The practaically all white ensemble naturally directed the focus firmly on her shoes.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
These compounds are naturally present in human sweat or urine.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
The practaically all white ensemble naturally directed the focus firmly on her shoes.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
These compounds are naturally present in human sweat or urine.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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The 1980s saw the rise of creators who felt that comics were an art form and were not inherently limited to young readers.
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High altitude flying is inherently risky because of the lack of lift in thin air.
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Patients usually spend a few days in Istanbul, with surgery on one day and a check before the flight home, leaving time to see a bit of the city between appointments.
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In fashion, that usually means Paris, where legendary couture houses made their names.
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For example, someone may sincerely believe a supplement, detox or alternative therapy helped when symptoms may have improved naturally or because of expectation alone.
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The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.
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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.
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When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the person collapses and doesn’t respond or breathe normally.
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From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience.
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The official deals are Prime member-exclusive, so make sure you’re signed up to make the most of the (genuinely very good) sale.
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Such oils typically include soybean, canola, sunflower, palm or olive oil.
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This kind of shallow quake is typically felt more intensely and carries greater potential for surface damage.
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The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war.
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When someone openly and continuously crosses your land for years, that use can gradually become a permanent legal right called a prescriptive easement.
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What about a legal right for AIs to freely access the public internet (the right to information); or a legal right for AIs to interact with other AIs (the right to associate); or a legal right to some minimum amount of computing power (the right to necessary resources)?
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As for their hairstyles, while Lady Eliza chose to let her hair flow freely over her shoulders, her sister Amelia opted for an extremely elegant low ponytail.
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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