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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PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025
Oregon doesn't have a particularly strong resume overall, with its best wins coming over Iowa and USC (the Penn State victory obviously doesn't look all that impressive anymore), but the Ducks are clearly a dangerous team.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The Falcon Flex subscription model is clearly helping to drive more business, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) tied to these accounts surging more than 200% versus the year-ago period.
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While 10-2 Virginia clearly earned its spot in the title game with a 7-1 league record that led the ACC, Duke was part of a five-way tie at 6-2 for second place in the conference.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
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PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025
Oregon doesn't have a particularly strong resume overall, with its best wins coming over Iowa and USC (the Penn State victory obviously doesn't look all that impressive anymore), but the Ducks are clearly a dangerous team.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The Falcon Flex subscription model is clearly helping to drive more business, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) tied to these accounts surging more than 200% versus the year-ago period.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
While 10-2 Virginia clearly earned its spot in the title game with a 7-1 league record that led the ACC, Duke was part of a five-way tie at 6-2 for second place in the conference.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 7 Dec. 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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