1
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
you'll have to tell your relatives very plainly that you don't like perfume, or they'll keep giving it to you
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2
as in certainly
without any question
your wife is plainly upset that you didn't invite her to the game with us
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainly
Adverb
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The heat was certainly a factor for the audience, which brought handheld folding fans and tried to stay hydrated in the near 100-degree temperatures.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025 -
There certainly will be future periods when more diversified portfolios of contemporary plans underperform, whether due to a recession or other unforeseen economic event.—
Dan Doonan,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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The crucial element isn't avoiding errors, which is impossible, but rather owning them, apologizing sincerely, and committing to improvement.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Because my beliefs are sincerely rooted in a flawed human’s attempts at decency — with equality for all, and discriminating against no one.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Advocates for such measures can surely argue that the removal of frictional barriers is beneficial to enabling capital flows among risk takers, perhaps raising the economy’s metabolism.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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That’s a feeling lots of Americans surely can relate to.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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To put it plain, Dynasty Mode is mostly fantastic as EA even expanded the already strong Team Builder feature to improve team creation.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Amazon Basics Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and skin reactions are the kinds of discomforts that can turn an otherwise great day just plain unpleasant.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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That’s not to say the 128 GB option is definitely gone—perhaps these will be available only through the Google Store, region-locked, or as network exclusives.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The repercussions of that are definitely going to play out in season 8.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Armstrong has clearly benefited from his loan at Championship side Derby County for the second half of last season and looks by far the most likely of the youngsters to push for a first-team place.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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At the center, McElroy feeds Carson lunch while speaking with the visiting family that is clearly enjoying watching the eagle and listening intently to McElroy.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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Between the wear-everywhere look of jeans and the cloudlike comfort of sweats, these pants are the ultimate warm-weather travel companion—and honestly, a year-round staple.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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The hardest part, honestly, was coming home from the hospital, and Ocean was at the front door waiting for me, not having any idea of what happened.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Adverb
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The streamer’s outlook may not be changing but the ecosystem sure is.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
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Emmy voters sure know how to take a bite of the Apple.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Plainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainly. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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