NATURALLY Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

naturally

adverb

ˈna-chər-ə-lē

Definition of naturally

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 They’re crafted from a linen- and cotton blend that’s naturally moisture- wicking, and feature four pockets for storing your phone, wallet, and other small travel essentials. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 Anchovies and sardines aren’t naturally high in sodium (or salt), but jarred or canned versions often have a lot of salt added. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 July 2026 Skubal stopped trying to pronate, or rotate his wrist to the left, and instead let his arm naturally supinate to the right. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2026 As a younger cat, Kermit also was cryptorchid, meaning his testicles did not descend naturally and his neutering was a more invasive procedure than normal. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for naturally

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If the fortunes of renters in Chicago are linked inherently to supply, the question that matters here is what is stopping up the building works?

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Diet culture doesn’t care about your health The flippant comments about this parasite belie the dominant belief that weight loss is inherently about pursuing health.

— Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of inherently

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Colquitt sincerely believes that her work can restore the dignity too often denied people in their last days.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
But the results and the action on the field were second to the experience for Baldwin, who was sincerely present in the moment during the two days of All-Star Game activities.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of sincerely

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Jones said an increase in transfers between river systems would normally not affect the downstream communities, but potentially could in a drought.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the immediate coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of normally

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This philosophy redefines luxury, prioritizing experiences that genuinely enrich lives and help guests reconnect with their authentic selves.

— Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Back then, the ADA appeared genuinely committed to defending itself and the editorial integrity of another of its journals, Diabetes, which had been named in a defamation suit two years earlier by a researcher in São Paulo named Mario Saad.

— Ivan Oransky, STAT, 31 July 2026

Definition of genuinely

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Invasive plants threatening wildlife and recreation isn’t new in the area, but typically it’s been confined to lakes.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Chancery courts in Mississippi handle legal issues including equity disputes, family law, estate matters and land record cases, and chancery judges — also called chancellors — typically hear trials without a jury present.

— Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of typically

Adverb

He’s been praised openly by his fellow receivers, cornerback Jaycee Horn and head coach Dave Canales over the past few days.

— Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Spain has been openly pro-immigration even as some of its neighbors have pursued stricter policies.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Definition of openly

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Marquez grades well on rival teams’ models, according to analysts with several teams who were granted anonymity to speak freely.

— The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Experts warn that freely available, powerful AIs capable of finding software flaws will render safety guardrails unenforceable, rapidly spreading advanced hacking tools worldwide.

— Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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