1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
Examples of clearly in a Sentence
You should try to speak more clearly.
The mountain was clearly visible in the distance.
The problem is very clearly getting worse.
“A new approach is needed.” “Clearly.”
“The current method isn't working.” “Clearly not.”
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But because the lawsuit was filed in Lubbock, Texas, Sorsby’s legal team is clearly hoping a local judge grants an injunction that allows the Texas Tech quarterback back onto the field for the 2026 season.
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Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
With deficits projected as far as the eye can see, and federal debt larger than our entire economy and growing, there’s clearly a huge fiscal problem facing the country.
—Star Parker, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
There was clearly some confusion over whether that would be allowed, with Schultz coming back onto the field at one point, but umpires eventually let the Nats make the move.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Truell apologized for not clearly communicating the changes.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
With deficits projected as far as the eye can see, and federal debt larger than our entire economy and growing, there’s clearly a huge fiscal problem facing the country.
—Star Parker, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
There was clearly some confusion over whether that would be allowed, with Schultz coming back onto the field at one point, but umpires eventually let the Nats make the move.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Truell apologized for not clearly communicating the changes.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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clearly
adverb
clear·ly
ˈkli(ə)r-lē 
1
: in a clear manner
was clearly visible
2
: without doubt or question
clearly something had to be done
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