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
But, in a way, even this backlash is a backhanded recognition of the moment; the Administration, and its supporters in the fossil-fuel industry, clearly consider this the last possible moment to stifle the sun.
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
But overall, he’s clearly put in some work on the whole public speaking thing.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
However, any new editor in chief, particularly, one with this much visibility on their first issue — wants to make their mark and wants to clearly establish their vision with that first cover.
—A Martínez, NPR, 27 June 2025
In-ho, clearly taking no pleasure in the sight in the wake of recent events, darted his eyes downward and rolled back up his window, before his driver moved on….
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 June 2025
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
But overall, he’s clearly put in some work on the whole public speaking thing.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
However, any new editor in chief, particularly, one with this much visibility on their first issue — wants to make their mark and wants to clearly establish their vision with that first cover.
—A Martínez, NPR, 27 June 2025
In-ho, clearly taking no pleasure in the sight in the wake of recent events, darted his eyes downward and rolled back up his window, before his driver moved on….
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
Adverb
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Few modern conflicts have certainly sparked as much global outrage, division, and scrutiny as the war in Gaza — not just because of the war’s scale, but for the staggering human toll on civilians.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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At $1,500, the 10 Recumbent Bike is certainly an investment.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The color blocking on the hips definitely gives it a flattering shape.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Those words surely thrill Herrmann, who has been coaching tennis or pickleball for 40-plus years.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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So sure, hop into season 3 now, or just wait a month until Netflix scoops it up.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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And sure, your patio furniture set is important, but a little decor goes a long way to make an outdoor space more personal and cozy.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Your fashion sense has probably changed since then.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Every mistake is probably magnified with a ball — and guys on base — getting barreled somewhere.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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