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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
Learning together in this way will naturally encourage new friendships, as well as promote student leadership and social competency skills.
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Dr. Michael Thomas, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
King Leopold naturally repainted this car in Belgium's national racing colors of black with a yellow stripe ... and clearly drove it a lot.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
To enjoy seitan without overdoing the sodium, pair it with foods naturally low in sodium, like vegetables and grains, and use herbs and spices instead of salt to boost flavor.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
The Pomeranians, Noel and Xena (named for the warrior princess, naturally), were maybe a bit too eager, panting in the arms of their mother, Cathy, president of the American Pomeranian Club, who was wearing a Chanel-reminiscent metallic tweed newsboy cap.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Michael Thomas, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
King Leopold naturally repainted this car in Belgium's national racing colors of black with a yellow stripe ... and clearly drove it a lot.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
To enjoy seitan without overdoing the sodium, pair it with foods naturally low in sodium, like vegetables and grains, and use herbs and spices instead of salt to boost flavor.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
The Pomeranians, Noel and Xena (named for the warrior princess, naturally), were maybe a bit too eager, panting in the arms of their mother, Cathy, president of the American Pomeranian Club, who was wearing a Chanel-reminiscent metallic tweed newsboy cap.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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The end of the world is usually dramatized as convulsive and feverish, but population loss is an apocalypse on an installment plan.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Deadline cited that the cycling portion of the Olympic Games could be stationed at the beach where the Spirit Awards are usually held.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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Then the joke rounds yet another corner: Wood turns serious again, recalling how sincerely Deon thanked him in the greenroom, shaking his hand firmly and looking him right in the eye.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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More promising behaviors, on the other hand, include sincerely apologizing, owning up to mistakes, or, at the very least, patiently working through your hesitations together.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
18 Feb. 2025
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Could Lewis Miley genuinely earn himself a starting spot for the Carabao Cup final?—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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By fostering grassroots engagement with students and teachers from the outset, Brainly guarantees that its product is genuinely useful before expanding to institutional adoption.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Severe cases of pneumonia are typically treated for about one to two weeks, but recovery in an older person could extend beyond that.—
NICOLE WINFIELD,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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When the documentary begins, the network still operates freely in Russia but is subject to draconian guidelines, one requiring that a message be broadcast before each program stating that everything is lies spread by foreign agents.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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While the entire National Seashore is known for its pristine, undeveloped beaches, Shackleford Banks is famous because of its only residents, the Shackleford Horses, a herd of wild Spanish horses that roam freely on the island.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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