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
The entire diplomatic corps was present, with even the president of Argentina attending one of the meetings, a fact recorded in all the newspapers, naturally.
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The comparison to woodpeckers emerged naturally from these observations.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
However, because onions and leeks are naturally repellent to most pests, they can usually be grown together without any issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
To help keep your garden looking great and mildew-free, here's a list of 10 perennials that enjoy damp, moist areas or are naturally powdery mildew-resistant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The comparison to woodpeckers emerged naturally from these observations.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
However, because onions and leeks are naturally repellent to most pests, they can usually be grown together without any issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
To help keep your garden looking great and mildew-free, here's a list of 10 perennials that enjoy damp, moist areas or are naturally powdery mildew-resistant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for naturally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
Adverb
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But why are those shows, at their best, inherently superior to Love on the Spectrum or Shark Tank or Deadliest Catch?—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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From the review, city leaders concluded the park setting is inherently dangerous for the birds and the close quarters allow disease to spread.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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England’s right flank is usually the most promising attacking outlet through Saka.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Peace proposals are usually negotiated behind closed doors; threats are seldom made publicly.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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But there are millions of people who sincerely think some or all of those things are true and do not take a cross-country train and try to kill the president and his Cabinet.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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At that time, the other co-founders were sincerely questioning both Musk and Altman’s motivations for wanting to become OpenAI’s CEO.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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After about a year, the trees normally have sent out adequate roots to exist with seasonal rainfall or watering of nearby lawns and shrubs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The cast around her is, by all evidence, genuinely close.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Both were genuinely unexpected.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with infected rodents and can lead to severe respiratory illness, though cases remain rare, according to the WHO.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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What’s more, the low-fat nature of the cut is typically doubled down on via the cooking technique.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The controversy also took a turn after the discovery of a March 2026 interview with outlet El Nuevo Día in which Díaz openly discussed his family’s involvement in the underground circuit.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Dong wrote articles arguing for constitutional democracy, political reform and transparency in politics — views allowed to circulate freely in the past that are now taboo in China.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February has blocked a large portion of the global oil supply from flowing freely, and uncertainty surrounding the conflict has kept oil prices volatile.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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