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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
Other food intolerances are not due to enzyme deficiencies but rather to naturally occurring chemicals in foods as well as additives.
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Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Dogs of any breed can become possessive; however, some are more naturally prone to jealousy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
For example, lipase helps break down fats, protease targets proteins, and lactase breaks down the naturally occurring sugar called lactose in dairy products.
—Heather Sandison, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
It was designed to harvest rainwater and naturally cool the air—often several degrees lower than the surroundings.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Dogs of any breed can become possessive; however, some are more naturally prone to jealousy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
For example, lipase helps break down fats, protease targets proteins, and lactase breaks down the naturally occurring sugar called lactose in dairy products.
—Heather Sandison, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
It was designed to harvest rainwater and naturally cool the air—often several degrees lower than the surroundings.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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While flat trellises might accent a wall and arbors may provide a covered archway to walk through, pergolas are usually larger and beckon you to sit and relax awhile.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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The business is usually generational and passed down through the family.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Speak sincerely from the heart today.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
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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The right board members are genuinely interested in the organization and show up well-prepared to energetically engage.—
Doug Sundheim,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Ethan Ogilby’s debut screenplay delivers all the twists of turns but keeps the focus on character as Connor is a genuinely nice guy who wants to do the right thing but finds his potent sperm has really put him in an impossible situation and affair of the heart(s).—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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When people hear about large groups of people in class action cases, those people are typically identified in the discovery process, where the business will produce information and documents identifying people who have been similarly harmed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Sure, relying on his health (or any pitcher’s, for that matter) can be dicey, but the club just may have inked a legit ace for fewer years and less dollars than such beasts typically command.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The camera gets close to the players and intersects freely with the action in ways that would be impossible for a broadcast or a spectator.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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Politics & History The Power of the Veil for Spanish Women In sixteenth-century Spain, veiling allowed women to move freely through cities while keeping their identities private.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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