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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
These contain a naturally occurring bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti), says Markowski.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Swift’s mission could have naturally come to an end, but the NASA team wanted to try to extend its scientific observations since no ready replacement exists for the telescope — and test capabilities needed for future exploration.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
But naturally, the daredevil actor opted to wear the heavy suit — with one version weighing roughly 85 pounds, costume designer Pierre Bohanna told Entertainment Weekly.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Berries, given their naturally tiny nature, are a super cute choice.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Swift’s mission could have naturally come to an end, but the NASA team wanted to try to extend its scientific observations since no ready replacement exists for the telescope — and test capabilities needed for future exploration.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
But naturally, the daredevil actor opted to wear the heavy suit — with one version weighing roughly 85 pounds, costume designer Pierre Bohanna told Entertainment Weekly.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Berries, given their naturally tiny nature, are a super cute choice.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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Beyond that, high school pitchers are inherently unpredictable.
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Investment conviction is not a certainty because markets are inherently uncertain.
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If a recipient’s birthdate is from the first to the 10th of the month, they are usually issued payments on the second Wednesday of the payment month, according to the SSA’s calendar.
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Fortunately, finding a place to park is usually easier than finding a seat thanks to several nearby garages, although street parking can be harder to come by.
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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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So, while certain claims about the recent test appear to be hyperbolic, this is genuinely an impressive technical achievement for the team behind it.
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Spontaneous travel or conversation with someone from a different background could be genuinely enlightening.
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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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Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.
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On top of that, Kelce appeared on the cover of GQ magazine and spoke openly about his and Swift’s relationship for the first time with a major publication.
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Rather than expressing yourself freely, your primary concern becomes preventing conflict or hostility.
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The parliament in England created laws against Quakers, forbidding them to worship freely, charging them with punishments for refusing to take oaths or refusing to remove their hats.
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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