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
There are clearly opportunities to further develop this unique site as a transboundary reserve with North Korea.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Michigan clearly saw Meadows as one of the top edge prospects in the class and prioritized him accordingly.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The history of the prize shows clearly it's given to people from all layers of society from all over the world.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Footage from a sheriff’s helicopter showed Rendon raising his arm, but the grainy video does not show clearly whether the gun went toward deputies or his own head.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Michigan clearly saw Meadows as one of the top edge prospects in the class and prioritized him accordingly.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The history of the prize shows clearly it's given to people from all layers of society from all over the world.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Footage from a sheriff’s helicopter showed Rendon raising his arm, but the grainy video does not show clearly whether the gun went toward deputies or his own head.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
Adverb
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But the actor is certainly no stranger to grabbing the attention of Emmy voters; this is his sixth Emmy nomination — and his sixth time turning voters' heads while wearing scrubs.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Vertical Applications While Parker admits the traditional style of lap siding still dominates the siding landscape, verticality is certainly having a moment.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 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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Yeah, having a little extra time was definitely very helpful.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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That’s a feeling lots of Americans surely can relate to.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
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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Zach Cherry, Severance Zach Cherry in Severance Apple TV+ The Emmys sure do love Severance.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The most favorable states probably are South Dakota, Nevada, Alaska, and Delaware, but don’t rule out others.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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If the first duty of the department is to win court cases, Bondi's leadership has a record of failure that is probably worse than any attorney general in DOJ history.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 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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For as all-encompassing as the laws of physics are in our daily lives, especially behind the wheel, humankind really has taken them for granted.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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