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 mill’s goal is to show a future where performance can be achieved naturally.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
And once the wax burns down, the vessel, naturally, becomes an object of décor in its own right.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
While Hilaria naturally assumed Alec wanted to dance with her, her husband jokingly took hold of Savchenko instead.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Ben’s Original is voluntarily recalling limited numbers of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products due to fears that the products potentially contain small, naturally occurring stones from a rice farm.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
And once the wax burns down, the vessel, naturally, becomes an object of décor in its own right.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
While Hilaria naturally assumed Alec wanted to dance with her, her husband jokingly took hold of Savchenko instead.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Ben’s Original is voluntarily recalling limited numbers of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products due to fears that the products potentially contain small, naturally occurring stones from a rice farm.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
Adverb
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That feeling—stately, easy, deliberate—is inherently sensual.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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Growth is not inherently negative, but it must be managed responsibility.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Phoenix on Halloween averages a high of 83 degrees and a low of 60, usually with no rain, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Shiina points out that Lee Sang-il’s Kokuho, which is Japan’s Oscars submission, stunned the industry by grossing $107m at the Japanese box office earlier this year, the kind of business usually only achieved by hot anime titles.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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My parents’ house is sincerely stunning; my mom designed the whole thing.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gee previously rejected many of Dunbar’s other legal claims, but left it up to a jury to decide whether his religious beliefs are sincerely held.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 189 passengers deplaned normally upon their return to Los Angeles and were put on another flight to Utah.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Our students are amazing scholars, talented artists and performers, championship athletes, genuinely kind humans, and so much more.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The dudes-rock montage that followed the execution sketch had some genuinely funny bits.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Interim coaches typically have an uphill battle to remain the head coach long-term.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The beans are typically piled in wooden boxes or baskets, in which bacteria and fungi break down the beans’ pulpy coating, producing chemicals that generate flavor precursors within the beans.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Victoria Paris, who has amassed 2 million TikTok followers, has openly shared her strategy of posting 10-plus videos daily to boost her visibility and grow her audience.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Rather than bottling them up or dismissing them, she’s made a conscious effort to speak openly about the struggle.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Photos of the rocker with his famous friends lined the walls, and a bartender freely poured Hagar’s Santo Tequila.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gas prices are viewed as an important economic indicator, although lower prices don’t guarantee a booming economy, and recent news and data points are showing an economy in which wealthy Americans appear to be spending freely, while poorer households seem to be pulling back.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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