as in certainly
without any question
your grandmother clearly needs to get her finances organized before she gets into further trouble
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Recent Examples of clearly
Normal development after birth is far more dependent on gravity; this would clearly affect the growth and development of the baby.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
But though the King’s relationship with his son Harry was clearly affected by his and Meghan Markle’s move to California in 2019, his objections in this case appear to be mostly financial.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Aug. 2025
There are, in fact, certain viruses that clearly can and do cause cancer in human beings.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
Notably, the Chicago Collective men’s show is known for seamlessly connecting buyers and sellers on a streamlined, easy-to-navigate show floor with a sense of camaraderie among attendees seen clearly at events throughout the week, both on and off-site.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
But though the King’s relationship with his son Harry was clearly affected by his and Meghan Markle’s move to California in 2019, his objections in this case appear to be mostly financial.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Aug. 2025
There are, in fact, certain viruses that clearly can and do cause cancer in human beings.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
Notably, the Chicago Collective men’s show is known for seamlessly connecting buyers and sellers on a streamlined, easy-to-navigate show floor with a sense of camaraderie among attendees seen clearly at events throughout the week, both on and off-site.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
Adverb
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Russia is certainly a threat to the United States and its European allies in NATO — but European nations can and should take the lead for the conventional defense of Europe, given that their population is five times and their economy is 10 times that of Russia.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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Winston could certainly be a target for teams in those positions, but one Giants insider suggests the veteran is unlikely to leave the building without a massive offer going to the Giants.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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That’s not to say the 128 GB option is definitely gone—perhaps these will be available only through the Google Store, region-locked, or as network exclusives.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Baby Basco) — is definitely my favorite act in town right now.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Advocates for such measures can surely argue that the removal of frictional barriers is beneficial to enabling capital flows among risk takers, perhaps raising the economy’s metabolism.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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One aid in the human desire to be smart about money will surely be longtime wealth management and trust expert Mark Shupe’s new book, The Moneyball Method: A Middle-Class Manifesto for Objective Investing.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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The streamer’s outlook may not be changing but the ecosystem sure is.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
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Emmy voters sure know how to take a bite of the Apple.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Geist said people probably didn't hear — or even see — the tsunami from Tuesday's earthquake.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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Chip Kelly can, and probably will, have a field day with all the different things Jeanty can do. Expect a productive rookie year from Jeanty, who should be an offensive focal point alongside Brock Bowers very soon.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Which one ends up most closely resembling reality depends largely on whether Trump really is the TACO Man or the Tariff Man.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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