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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
The film’s documentary style lets these themes unfold naturally.
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Sara Smith, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Your body will naturally produce glucose from other sources, like proteins and even fats, to meet its energy needs.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian is married to tennis champion Serena Williams, and their attendance at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle in 2017 was, naturally, posted to Reddit.
—Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
And, naturally, his reaction is to go crazy with excitement, ripping the toy from the paper and jumping around with the squeaky stuffie.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sara Smith, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Your body will naturally produce glucose from other sources, like proteins and even fats, to meet its energy needs.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian is married to tennis champion Serena Williams, and their attendance at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle in 2017 was, naturally, posted to Reddit.
—Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
And, naturally, his reaction is to go crazy with excitement, ripping the toy from the paper and jumping around with the squeaky stuffie.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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According to the Whole Grains Council, whole intact grains usually have a shelf life of around six months when properly stored.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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So, the most common route to this career is a bachelor's degree, usually in computer science or information technology.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Another source close to a younger first-team player says Maresca has spoken clearly and sincerely to the squad since the beginning.Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The chunk of this episode that focused on Meredith’s Bat Mitzvah sincerely was far too long and felt like filler, even with Mary’s comedic late appearance.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Trump administration may soon learn what other Western governments already understand: that Putin’s regime isn’t genuinely interested in a lasting peace.David Axe, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s always time to sit and have a coffee and appreciate the view, and there’s simply no rush at all for things that genuinely shouldn’t be rushed in the first place.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Exit poll data shows men aged 18-29—a group that's typically disengaged politically —broke for Republicans for the first time in the last four elections, decisively choosing Trump as their next president by a whopping 13-point margin.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Guests typically arrive by seaplane and each villa comes with a personal concierge and gourmet meals, according to the resort's website.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The company’s board had been interviewing semiconductor executives for several weeks, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss confidential information freely.Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Functional fashion offers women the opportunity to freely move from morning to night without missing a beat.WWD, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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