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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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Here was a government that had explicitly borrowed from Beijing’s developmental playbook and sincerely attempted to imitate it, but failed.
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My favorite depictions of this city know its real history is too cuckoo to capture sincerely; straight reenactments make the production of 35mm masterpieces look as piddly as Shrinky Dinks.
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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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Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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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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July typically sees more drowning deaths than any other month.
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Two full racks typically serve 6–8 people comfortably, depending on sides and portion size.
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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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The official also said vessels can move freely in the strait.
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So for me, screenings where filmmakers can be present, see their films, show them to the audience, and speak freely about them are a truly special experience.
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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