1
as in inherently
by natural character or ability
tour guides who are naturally outgoing and can easily approach and converse with strangers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
we naturally like to be as comfortable as possible
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of naturally
Grounded in everyday details and shaped by the flow of time, the song lets the emotional journey emerge naturally.
—
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The controller’s matte finish provides a solid connection to the comfortable palm grips, which are angled to naturally position your thumbs easily over the thumbsticks and face buttons.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Underground storage moves forward The project relies on naturally occurring salt caverns, formed by the dissolution of salt rock, creating large underground hollow spaces.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Supima now uses isotopic profiling, which is a method that analyzes the naturally occurring trace elements in a fiber to verify its specific point of origin.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for naturally
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The controller’s matte finish provides a solid connection to the comfortable palm grips, which are angled to naturally position your thumbs easily over the thumbsticks and face buttons.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Underground storage moves forward The project relies on naturally occurring salt caverns, formed by the dissolution of salt rock, creating large underground hollow spaces.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Supima now uses isotopic profiling, which is a method that analyzes the naturally occurring trace elements in a fiber to verify its specific point of origin.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for naturally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally
Adverb
-
Hotels are inherently complex to secure.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Breakthrough improves durability and power output limits The conventional coal power process is inherently constrained by the Carnot cycle, which limits thermal efficiency to roughly 40 percent, according to Xie.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
The courts in the past have held — and usually not framed in terms of DEI policies; this was prior to that term gaining currency — but courts have been skeptical about giving the FCC authority over Equal Employment Opportunity policies as a basis for license decisions.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The broad, strappy leaves of tulips have a waxy coating that gives them a blue-green color, with usually two to six leaves per plant.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
At that time, the other co-founders were sincerely questioning both Musk and Altman’s motivations for wanting to become OpenAI’s CEO.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
-
The Lebanese government sincerely wants to take control of the south and disarm and contain Hezbollah.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Tehran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, while Washington has imposed a blockade of Iran's ports.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
The gains were driven by a healthier mix of genuinely new customers coming in and fewer existing ones walking out.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The combination of a well-mannered dog and a genuinely kind stranger created a feel-good moment that viewers kept sharing and commenting on.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Before the United States and Israel launched their attacks on Iran in late February about 3,000 vessels typically passed through the Strait of Hormuz each month, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
-
The amendment was approved by the Aurora City Council on Tuesday as a part of the meeting’s consent agenda, which is typically reserved for routine or non-controversial items that are all approved with a single vote.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
The practice has surged in popularity as celebrities and pro athletes openly share their routines.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Even commentators who are openly critical have begun to borrow the same phrasing, the same rhythm, the same constant escalation.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
During that time, however, he was allowed to come and go almost freely, spending most days at his office or his home in Palm Beach.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
-
The moral injury from which hip-hop could not heal, in his mind, was the incursion of capitalism, the selling out, the culture-vulture turn that Bambaataa spoke to and spoke to freely.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturally. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
