naturally
adverb
nat·u·ral·ly
ˈna-chər-ə-lē 
ˈnach-rə-,
ˈna-chər-
2
: according to the usual course of things : as might be expected
we naturally dislike being hurt
3
a
: without artificial aid
hair that curls naturally
b
: without affectation
speak naturally
4
: with truth to nature : realistically
Examples of naturally in a Sentence
He's naturally able to make people feel comfortable.
Cats are said to be naturally curious.
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There’s no denying that Hamilton is one of Broadway’s biggest hits, so naturally Broadway’s biggest night was the place to mark the show’s ten-year anniversary.
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Melissa Locker, Time, 9 June 2025
Making pictures is what our minds do naturally with the fragments of our experience.
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No wonder she’s been so successful at matchmaking (Johnson’s naturally cool reserve works wonders for the role), her work steeped in running the numbers and comparing pros and cons, assessing potential romance like one might consider a business deal.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
With significant financial exposure to both Tesla and SpaceX, there is naturally a tendency among investors and observers alike to view Musk’s actions as part of a broader strategic play rather than a misstep.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Melissa Locker, Time, 9 June 2025
Making pictures is what our minds do naturally with the fragments of our experience.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
No wonder she’s been so successful at matchmaking (Johnson’s naturally cool reserve works wonders for the role), her work steeped in running the numbers and comparing pros and cons, assessing potential romance like one might consider a business deal.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
With significant financial exposure to both Tesla and SpaceX, there is naturally a tendency among investors and observers alike to view Musk’s actions as part of a broader strategic play rather than a misstep.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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naturally
adverb
nat·u·ral·ly
ˈnach-(ə-)rə-lē
ˈnach-ər-lē
1
: by natural character or ability
naturally affectionate
2
: according to the usual course of things
we naturally wanted to go to the big game
3
a
: without artificial aid
hair that curls naturally
b
: in a simple and sincere manner
speak naturally
4
: in a lifelike manner
paints flowers naturally
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