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Recent Examples of intuitively
Whereas a financial dashboard would have been far simpler and more streamlined in the early years of the internet, today, average consumers and investors alike need more advanced interfaces that work intuitively alongside them.
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William Jones, Ascend Agency, 7 Feb. 2026
Although this doesn’t apply to everyone, some research suggests that women in Western culture may be less likely to eat intuitively without professional guidance, potentially due to negative body image.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Pidgeon, after learning this, intuitively understood.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Why would a shark’s metabolism stay flat during a process that seems, intuitively, expensive?
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Unlike human hands, robotic systems lack the ability to intuitively adapt to unfamiliar objects.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Some apps, like Duolingo, use spaced repetition, but don’t always provide authentic cultural context, which is important for learning intuitively, said Sauer.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Its circular form mirrored a dinner plate, allowing viewers to intuitively grasp proportion and balance without decoding symbolism.
—Debbie Millman, STAT, 13 Jan. 2026
The happiest couples understand this intuitively.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
William Jones, Ascend Agency, 7 Feb. 2026
Although this doesn’t apply to everyone, some research suggests that women in Western culture may be less likely to eat intuitively without professional guidance, potentially due to negative body image.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Pidgeon, after learning this, intuitively understood.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Why would a shark’s metabolism stay flat during a process that seems, intuitively, expensive?
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Unlike human hands, robotic systems lack the ability to intuitively adapt to unfamiliar objects.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Some apps, like Duolingo, use spaced repetition, but don’t always provide authentic cultural context, which is important for learning intuitively, said Sauer.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Its circular form mirrored a dinner plate, allowing viewers to intuitively grasp proportion and balance without decoding symbolism.
—Debbie Millman, STAT, 13 Jan. 2026
The happiest couples understand this intuitively.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuitively
Adverb
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When uncertainty rises, organizations instinctively tighten their grip.—
Amy Eliza Wong,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Just as people instinctively adjust their touch when another person pulls away, visible feedback from machines could help guide behavior and reduce unintentional damage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Right now, the federal government has essentially blocked state and local law enforcement from fully investigating these deaths and other horrendous injuries.—
Joshua Simmons,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Congress has eliminated penalties for noncompliance with those fuel economy rules, essentially giving automakers free rein to focus on large, less-efficient gas and diesel vehicles.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Krummrich warned that the nature of the threat has fundamentally shifted over the past decade or so, as societal attitudes toward violence change.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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Prescription drugs are fundamentally different from other consumer goods.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intuitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuitively. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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