1
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
you'll have to tell your relatives very plainly that you don't like perfume, or they'll keep giving it to you
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2
as in certainly
without any question
your wife is plainly upset that you didn't invite her to the game with us
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainly
Adverb
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While Robby and the rest of the emergency room day shift team has certainly earned time off, that leaves the rest of us with a Pitt-sized hole on our TVs (and in our hearts).—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Otherwise, this unit will cause major issues for a team that has a lot going for it and could certainly make a run to October.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The more compelling question is how sincerely Serena and Joseph believe that their incubator town is the real future of their country and not just a one-off marketing gimmick.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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At a time when many organizations are scaling back, the leaders who choose to scale up confidence—strategically, visibly, and sincerely—will be the ones best positioned to navigate whatever comes next.. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But the potential credibility risks, while still extant, would surely be lower than with any deployment of land forces.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Everyone had memories of fun (or just plain weird) interactions with Bill Murray.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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From standout fashion trends like the Lands' End classic American flag drifter sweater to Victoria Beckham’s stylish plain white tee, these shirts, sweaters and skirts will look great with all your spring outfits.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Intelligent zombies are definitely not a positive development.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This floral midi dress will definitely be in my style rotation, thanks to a V-neckline, fabric belt, and ruffled high-low hemline.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Harvard’s refusal to comply with numerous demands from the U.S. Government reveals a fundamental principle too often forgotten in leadership circles: organizational integrity requires the courage of its leaders to clearly draw boundaries and defend them unequivocally.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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During interviews, communicate the company culture and expectations honestly.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just seeing the excitement of Chicago for both of us, honestly, was really cool at that time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Jokes aside, this Phillies team sure looks to have a higher ceiling than the one that fell two wins shy of the championship.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Missouri had lost four of its last five entering the tournament, and the Tigers sure looked like a slumping team in the first half.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Plainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainly. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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