clearly

adverb clear·ly \ ˈklir-lē \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

Examples: clearly in a Sentence

Definition of clearly

1 : in a clear manner

speaking clearly

2 : it is clear

clearly, a new approach is needed

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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.”

Recent Examples of clearly from the Web

And for those who already clearly know their moussaka, their tzatziki and their baklava, this is just like home.

— joan cary, Aurora Beacon-News, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Basil’s Greek Dining in Aurora," 8 July 2018
In the case of Sponsored events, sponsors will be clearly identified to all on-site participants and in marketing materials tied to the relevant conference or event in language that indicates their role as underwriters.

— Bloomberg, "Terms of Service," 8 July 2018
While timing is clearly a consideration, so too is the chosen method of getting the boys and their coach out of the cave.

— NBC News, "Thailand soccer team rescue: Conditions now 'most suitable' but monsoon threatens," 7 July 2018
At one point, Alex observes that Jake is clearly relating to Ariel, the little mermaid who pointedly has no voice for most of her own story.

— ann hornaday, kansascity, "In ‘A Kid Like Jake,’ Jim Parsons and Claire Danes are in a quandary," 5 July 2018
He was used as a right midfielder and a left midfielder on multiple occasions, clearly doing enough to earn a new deal with the Potters.

— SI.com, "Stoke City Defender Moritz Bauer Signs New Five-Year Contract," 4 July 2018
This would get taken out of context, just like a Tony Parker quote that clearly was intended as encouragement.

— mike finger, San Antonio Express-News, "In Spurs’ saga, explanations remain elusive," 4 July 2018
Photos taken of the trio around the time of the reunion show a giddy-looking trio of curly-headed, grinning young men, each seemingly a carbon copy of the others, clearly thrilled to be in each other’s company.

— moira macdonald, The Seattle Times, "‘Three Identical Strangers’: the implausible-yet-true story of long-lost triplets," 3 July 2018
The burgeoning presence of Turkish NGOs in the area, particularly Mirasimiz, clearly illustrates Turkey's success in further strengthening its influence and grip among eastern Jerusalem residents.

— yori yalon, Jewish Journal, "Turkey renovates homes and more in Muslim Quarter," 3 July 2018

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