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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2
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
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in many foods and water, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
The rule applies only to water where fluoride is added by the manufacturer—not to naturally occurring levels—and mandates that added fluoride be disclosed on the label.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of that water rises up naturally as hot springs, but it can also be brought up with pumps and used to heat buildings.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
Unbleached flour is aged naturally, which takes longer and results in a creamy color and slightly denser texture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
The rule applies only to water where fluoride is added by the manufacturer—not to naturally occurring levels—and mandates that added fluoride be disclosed on the label.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of that water rises up naturally as hot springs, but it can also be brought up with pumps and used to heat buildings.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
Unbleached flour is aged naturally, which takes longer and results in a creamy color and slightly denser texture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
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Ryan Reynolds, who moonlights as co-owner of Welsh soccer club Wrexham A.F.C., turned up alongside super-creator Taylor Sheridan (whose own athletics usually involve cattle), NBA investor Mark Cuban and former Obama commerce secretary Penny Prtizker.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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His process usually begins the same way: examining the release language tucked near the end of the agreement, where the list of parties shielded from liability appears.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The more compelling question is how sincerely Serena and Joseph believe that their incubator town is the real future of their country and not just a one-off marketing gimmick.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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At a time when many organizations are scaling back, the leaders who choose to scale up confidence—strategically, visibly, and sincerely—will be the ones best positioned to navigate whatever comes next.. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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But the vampires’ descent on the juke joint ups the suspense and becomes genuinely scary, at first with the unsettling charm of their ancient leader, Remmick (Jack O’Connell, chilling), and eventually the brutal carnage of their siege.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Start from the Heart Every successful activist journey begins with finding your fight — the issue that genuinely moves you.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a corporate office, employees typically do not sit in one spot all day.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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What went cruelly overlooked was the larger effect of such coercion: lasting trauma for Schneider, whose outspokenness over the years about her experience typically went unnoticed.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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To recover them, Mayday needs the help of someone who can move freely among the Gilead patrols.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The attacks left one hospitalized, dozens with injuries and one man missing two hats Residents of a small town in the United Kingdom can walk around freely now that a hawk that had been terrorizing them for around a month was finally captured last week.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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