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
Nobody cares what critics think, and his mindset clearly works.
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David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Blocking the details As with other types of data, nuanced measurements are essential for scientific research that clearly describes problems and identifies solutions that are most likely to be effective.
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Mark Axelrod,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Ansu headed to Monaco on loan for the 2025/2026 season after being unable to impress Hansi Flick, and clearly enjoyed life in Ligue 1 while netting 11 goals.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This entry directed by newcomer to the series Philip Barantini (Adolescence) features a sequence at the beginning clearly demonstrating that Enola is now quite a force to be reckoned with.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
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David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Blocking the details As with other types of data, nuanced measurements are essential for scientific research that clearly describes problems and identifies solutions that are most likely to be effective.
—
Mark Axelrod,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Ansu headed to Monaco on loan for the 2025/2026 season after being unable to impress Hansi Flick, and clearly enjoyed life in Ligue 1 while netting 11 goals.
—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This entry directed by newcomer to the series Philip Barantini (Adolescence) features a sequence at the beginning clearly demonstrating that Enola is now quite a force to be reckoned with.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
Adverb
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Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
Adverb
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Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
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It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.
Adverb
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The legendary Modrić surely just played his last World Cup match and perhaps his final international game for Croatia.
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The former Crystal Palace right-back has never played in the second-tier Championship but keeping him this summer would surely benefit the club’s push for instant promotion back to the top flight.
Adverb
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If anything, the future Hall of Famer sure appeared to enjoy his time back home, which was a major reason why Leonard initially turned down a royal life in Canada to play for Southern California’s other team.
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Before that can happen, though, the Panthers still need to get through the second day of the draft — one that they will for sure be involved in.
Adverb
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The long-term health effects of the fire and its smoke probably won’t be known unless researchers conduct a follow-up study, said Eisenman of UCLA.
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Chan says the trend probably isn't for daters who have a problem overworking in their relationships.
Adverb
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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