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adverb

ˈklēn-lē How to pronounce cleanly (audio)
Definition of cleanlynext
as in legally
according to the rules or the law it was a cleanly fought match, so you have no grounds for complaint

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cleanly

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adjective

as in sanitary

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Recent Examples of cleanly
Adverb
Monster ran cleanly above the 50-day from September all the way through January before running into a wall of sellers near $50. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 It can be made cleanly by cleaving the hydrogen out of water using clean electricity. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Director Jennifer Chang understands clearly and cleanly which moments need specific tones and moods. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025 Among the 21 artists are Julia Chon and Dave Young Kim, who offer cleanly hard-edge paintings of, respectively, a woman in traditional garb and two storks below two strands of barbed wire. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for cleanly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanly
  1. legally
  2. sanitary
  3. sterile
  4. hygienic
  5. pure
  6. untainted
  7. washed
  8. wholesome
Adverb
  • Only some qualify for exceptions to the asylum restrictions, such as those who have close family members already living legally in Canada.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Brenners is one of only two clinics in Germany legally permitted to perform pluripotent stem-cell treatments, yet because of my age, aggressive longevity interventions never seriously enter the conversation.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of legally
Adjective
  • The novel touches on how the lack of personal toiletries, such as sanitary pads, hygiene products, detergents, and shampoo impacts women in particular.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The company said the building will be fixed to safe and sanitary conditions in 60 days.
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Definition of sanitary
Adjective
  • Richet executes the whole thing with an almost sterile cleanliness.
    — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With that in mind, meeting the strict testing standards requires large amounts of sterile, single-use plastic.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sterile
Adjective
  • The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Properly handle and dispose of trash and pet waste to maintain a hygienic environment for everyone.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
Definition of hygienic
Adjective
  • Unitree’s debut is the first real public-market pricing on a pure-play humanoid robot company.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His pure skill level and offensive IQ are long-term minor concerns.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • The motion concluded an untainted special counsel was necessary because the issues involved allegations of contempt and misconduct at high levels in the Justice Department.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Definition of untainted
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • But unlike other mainstream dating shows, where producers are infamous for manufacturing conflict among romantic interests, Love on the Spectrum has embraced a wholesome, less cynical approach to love.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Many people would be deliciously tired after such wholesome exertion and not want to spend their evenings raking over the past with a chatty English journalist.
    — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of wholesome

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