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
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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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
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Tuesday’s match is the first being played in Kansas City at what is usually GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium but is being renamed Kansas City Stadium for the game.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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For example, someone may sincerely believe a supplement, detox or alternative therapy helped when symptoms may have improved naturally or because of expectation alone.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
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 most genuinely useful Father's Day gift isn't a one-time cleanup.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Khat, which is known as Abyssinian tea and African salad, is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, customs officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Deferred prosecution agreements are typically used when a defendant has agreed to meet certain conditions — such as providing testimony, or paying restitution — in exchange for the charges against them being dropped.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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By far the best known of Egypt’s players, Salah is a Sunni Muslim who practices his faith openly, on and off the field.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Like Kennedy, many of them hold anti-vaccine views and are also openly hostile to mRNA technology.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
18 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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Axios reported last month that the first stage of the deal would be a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil freely.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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