as in certainly
without any question
your grandmother clearly needs to get her finances organized before she gets into further trouble
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
And in her interview afterwards, her enthusiasm over her engagement was — well, quite clearly faked.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Utah placed certain limits on therapy chatbots, including requiring them to protect users’ health information and to clearly disclose that the chatbot isn’t human.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
While dimensionally larger than the 987 generation, the 982 iteration’s body lines and pronounced rear hips clearly draw on family ties.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
And in her interview afterwards, her enthusiasm over her engagement was — well, quite clearly faked.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Utah placed certain limits on therapy chatbots, including requiring them to protect users’ health information and to clearly disclose that the chatbot isn’t human.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
While dimensionally larger than the 987 generation, the 982 iteration’s body lines and pronounced rear hips clearly draw on family ties.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
Adverb
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While that’s certainly true, many moviegoers don’t seem to be connecting with Smashing Machine thus far, based on the worrisome B- CinemaScore (for an adult drama, that’s like receiving a C).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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In many small Southern towns, and some cities too, that certainly applies to the local hot dog shop.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And Virginia Beach is definitely at the top of the list for fall weekend getaways.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The universe definitely sent you that sweet baby.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The hardworking forward will surely be heard from in Vancouver at some point this season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Still, that history is surely not like ours.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And for about 10 seconds, the chords sure sound like a Dessner track.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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This injury report sure seems like a recipe for disaster for whoever is under center for the Vikings considering the Browns have one of the most fierce defensive lines in all of football.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Franklin has probably been too successful — and is presumably too expensive — to fire.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then something really beautiful happens.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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