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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
Summary The human body naturally makes about one to two grams of creatine daily, which is mainly found in the muscles, brain, and heart.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
In the vast network of rivers and tributaries that make up the Pearl River Basin in southern China, the water is naturally filtered by living creatures.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
What is surgical menopause, exactly? Usually, menopause (the phase marking the end of a person’s period) naturally happens in your 40s and 50s.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
This is where Epsom salts—a naturally occurring magnesium and sulfate mineral compound—were originally discovered.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
In the vast network of rivers and tributaries that make up the Pearl River Basin in southern China, the water is naturally filtered by living creatures.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
What is surgical menopause, exactly? Usually, menopause (the phase marking the end of a person’s period) naturally happens in your 40s and 50s.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
This is where Epsom salts—a naturally occurring magnesium and sulfate mineral compound—were originally discovered.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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While popes have the option of keeping their baptismal name, every pope for the last 470 years has chosen to change his name, usually to honor a predecessor and to signal their intention to emulate his example.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Steve Grobman, chief technology officer at McAfee, says there is usually much more going on than just an innocent wrong number.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Kremlin has been giving the U.S. and Ukraine a run-around on ceasefire proposals, pushing maximalist demands and reneging on agreements while maintaining that Russia sincerely desires peace.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
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No end-times scenario—however sincerely held—gives us permission to turn away from injustice.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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One Size Fits All To deliver a genuinely national education approach, every Australian child, regardless of location, needs to receive an identical foundation in the core subjects.—
Luke Lombe,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The vibrant colors and immersive visuals make the Astronaut Starry Sky Star Projector a fantastic gift for space lovers of any age. Don’t let the simple packaging fool you; the projector is genuinely impressive when in use.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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While some companies have sold plug-in solar devices in the US without a UL listing, the company’s seal of approval typically is a prerequisite for selling products on the wider market.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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While few modern yogis would claim that meditating on your throat chakra will impart supernatural abilities, being able to freely express yourself has clearly long been a priority for human health.—
Tony Sanchez,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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These actions allow blood to flow more freely and reduce the chances of blockages.2 Exercise also helps regulate blood pressure.—
Carisa Brewster,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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