come naturally

phrase

: to be an ability that a person or animal is born with
Musical talent comes naturally to that family.
Memorizing important dates in history came naturally to him in school.
Working with sheep comes naturally to sheepdogs.

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Kitchen also had to develop a little more restraint — something that doesn't always come naturally in a sport where riders are constantly pushing the limits of speed and control. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings has acknowledged that disagreeing with a boss or coworker doesn’t come naturally to most people. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 The themes for each collection come naturally to both the heritage denim brand and the multihyphenate entertainer. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The ability to empathize does not come naturally to everyone, however. — Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come naturally

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“Come naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20naturally. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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