1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
Examples of clearly in a Sentence
You should try to speak more clearly.
The mountain was clearly visible in the distance.
The problem is very clearly getting worse.
“A new approach is needed.” “Clearly.”
“The current method isn't working.” “Clearly not.”
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Now Democrats are wrestling with what comes next, and nowhere is that fight playing out more clearly than in this Massachusetts primary.
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Juliegrace Brufke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Celebrini’s performance so far this season, with 81 points in 55 games, is clearly a big reason why the Sharks are in the mix for their first playoff appearance since 2019.
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In any case, sources say Chelsea did not breach PSR in 2024-25, so whatever loss was included in their Premier League submission, while still clearly large, fell kept Chelsea within their three-year rolling loss limit.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
That dynamic played out clearly during the 2008 financial crisis, the pandemic market dips and again during the recent volatility spikes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Juliegrace Brufke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Celebrini’s performance so far this season, with 81 points in 55 games, is clearly a big reason why the Sharks are in the mix for their first playoff appearance since 2019.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
In any case, sources say Chelsea did not breach PSR in 2024-25, so whatever loss was included in their Premier League submission, while still clearly large, fell kept Chelsea within their three-year rolling loss limit.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
That dynamic played out clearly during the 2008 financial crisis, the pandemic market dips and again during the recent volatility spikes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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clearly
adverb
clear·ly
ˈkli(ə)r-lē 
1
: in a clear manner
was clearly visible
2
: without doubt or question
clearly something had to be done
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