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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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 disease circulates naturally among rodents and can be passed to humans via fleas.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Plus, there’s no need to worry about the elements: This elegant piece is naturally resistant to moisture, insects, warping, and cracking.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Burnett naturally references families with names like Daley to justify his unapologetic nepotism.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The 2025 competition saw photographers from 69 countries submit over 5,500 entries to compete in a plethora of diverse categories to gain recognition and, naturally, prize money.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 July 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Plus, there’s no need to worry about the elements: This elegant piece is naturally resistant to moisture, insects, warping, and cracking.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Burnett naturally references families with names like Daley to justify his unapologetic nepotism.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The 2025 competition saw photographers from 69 countries submit over 5,500 entries to compete in a plethora of diverse categories to gain recognition and, naturally, prize money.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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The tasting includes all five drinks on the cocktail menu, which can be all nonalcoholic, all with alcohol, or hybrid, usually served as three with alcohol and two nonalcoholic.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Lautenbach added that hare and rabbit populations usually follow a 10-year cycle.—
Emma Wozniak,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The crucial element isn't avoiding errors, which is impossible, but rather owning them, apologizing sincerely, and committing to improvement.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Because my beliefs are sincerely rooted in a flawed human’s attempts at decency — with equality for all, and discriminating against no one.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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Maybe you're invited to a girls' night and feel genuinely seen for the first time in weeks.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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This could be a genuinely low cost for radio stations to provide on-air talent with affordable remote access from home.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Tours typically leave on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After the boat tour, the caverns offer gemstone mining, in which children can prospect for fossils and gemstones.—
Brooke Eberle,
IndyStar,
27 July 2025
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The ‘First Golden Age’ in Professional Wrestling At the turn of the 20th century, wrestling matches were typically featured carnivals or fairs.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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In a sweeping move set to transform travel in the Middle East, six Gulf countries have announced plans to implement a unified tourist visa, allowing visitors to move freely across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates under a single entry permit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 July 2025
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Eric Olsen also loves having the access streets closed, so people can roam freely.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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