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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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
As needs increase, many partners naturally assume more responsibilities.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
If travel beckons, sketch a simple itinerary that respects your budget, then let plans evolve as new insights appear naturally.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Scientists found that a protein called NOX4 naturally declines with age and inactivity.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Talking naturally to an AI that understands context, remembers previous conversations and controls my house may have garnered astonishment and commentary.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2026
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
If travel beckons, sketch a simple itinerary that respects your budget, then let plans evolve as new insights appear naturally.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Scientists found that a protein called NOX4 naturally declines with age and inactivity.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Talking naturally to an AI that understands context, remembers previous conversations and controls my house may have garnered astonishment and commentary.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
Adverb
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But Cox’s interactions were inherently provocative.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Since one bird can see another without being seen in return, the interaction is inherently nonreciprocal.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The eldest child of the previous king, Viserys I, Rhaenyra was named the official heir to the Iron Throne as a teenager by her father, despite women usually being overlooked in the line of succession.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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At that edition in Germany, 19 from the squad of 22 had experience of professional football in Ghana’s top two divisions before leaving for European leagues, usually as teenagers.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
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Even simple gestures like dropping a warm drink off to a friend or sincerely thanking a retail worker can boost mood and increase feelings of social connection.—
Jennifer Moss,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 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,
14 June 2026
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More than 800 French border control officers will be active, up from about 60 normally.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The aesthetics of every World Cup are genuinely important to our collective memory of them.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The breakthrough is not replacing human expertise, but amplifying it — making advanced robotics genuinely useful, accessible, and scalable across industries.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The World Cup typically takes over its host country and turns it into FIFA’s idealized state for the four- or five-week tournament, becoming a unifying global celebration of sport.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Pimentel argued the school failed to intervene despite students openly discussing the security guard's behavior.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Most importantly, create a culture where needs can be shared openly, without stigma.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Bring it to a summer barbecue and be prepared to field a lot of requests for your recipe; put your own spin on it and share it freely, just like my mom (and Fannie Flagg herself) does.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Dozens of screens throughout the bar will feature every goal of the tournament live, while food and drinks flow freely.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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