adverb
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in a natural or normal way
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through nature; inherently; instinctively
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of naturally
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; natural ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing naturally
Example Sentences
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“When you go over those situations in practice, it allows it to happen naturally on the field on game day.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Verstappen - and Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris - has expressed his view this year that to return to "pure" racing, F1 should go back to naturally aspirated engines with no hybrid element.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Park told MarketWatch that “everyday people naturally anthropomorphize AI and treat it as something alive,” which helps them form attachments and make their AI really personal.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
But he’s naturally persistent, and out of that grew the corruption, fearmongering and boundless anger — all driven by his superpower.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Of course me and Glenn naturally did the work of ten, sweeping, polishing, fitting up the stovepipe: busy as bees, good as gold.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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