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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But overall, he’s clearly put in some work on the whole public speaking thing.
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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
Meanwhile, Vietnam, with its strong foothold in the industry, has been facing headwinds due to the prospect of a 46-percent tariff by the Trump administration—clearly aimed at curbing the China-to-Vietnam trade route.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
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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
Meanwhile, Vietnam, with its strong foothold in the industry, has been facing headwinds due to the prospect of a 46-percent tariff by the Trump administration—clearly aimed at curbing the China-to-Vietnam trade route.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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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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