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
Netflix, naturally, has only accelerated its investment in Korean entertainment, carving out a decisive leadership position in the country’s premium online video sector ahead of Korea’s top local players.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
The body naturally releases heat from the hands, feet and face when preparing for sleep, according to the expert.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
The legacy of slavery was an undertone — overtone, really — to Our Native Daughters’ lone album, so this first set naturally contained an unfair share of the most emotionally rife numbers of the night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2025
Boyd, naturally a right-handed thrower, went to take the black plastic glove from a Mariners employee who was distributing them when his dad stopped him and instead took a left-handed fielding glove, explaining that’s what Griffey and hard-throwing lefty Randy Johnson wore.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
The body naturally releases heat from the hands, feet and face when preparing for sleep, according to the expert.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
The legacy of slavery was an undertone — overtone, really — to Our Native Daughters’ lone album, so this first set naturally contained an unfair share of the most emotionally rife numbers of the night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2025
Boyd, naturally a right-handed thrower, went to take the black plastic glove from a Mariners employee who was distributing them when his dad stopped him and instead took a left-handed fielding glove, explaining that’s what Griffey and hard-throwing lefty Randy Johnson wore.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
Adverb
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There were usually ten girls and ten boys to start with, but now, as the girls outnumbered the boys, one of us would be gone by tomorrow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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The ventures dominating an emerging industry are usually early and smart movers who picked the right combination of product, segment, strategic group, and sales driver.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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At sentencing, Woods’ attorney reiterated that Woods sincerely believed the block was about to erupt in gunfire and said his client has almost no criminal history, save for a years-old misdemeanor conviction.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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Al is sincerely devoted to her profession, and sees the act of putting smiles on the faces of sick children as a vocation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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The notion of dedicating oneself to helping others achieve their full potential, demonstrating empathy by genuinely caring about employees’ well-being, and actively seeking to understand their needs and perspectives is admirable.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Try one or more of these salt-reducing tips: Taste your food before adding salt: Many people salt their food out of habit rather than genuinely needing more flavor.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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For reference, a cigarette typically contains 10 to 15 mg of nicotine.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Women typically opt for sundresses or jumpsuits, while men usually sport their best summer suits and panama hats.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Our results demonstrate that while there is some value to the equations for general trends, specific values may be substantially wrong or at least carry major uncertainty, when an animal is moving freely over compliant substrates.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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With rising anxieties around where Black New Yorkers can freely gather comes a pressure for organizers.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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