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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Recent Examples of clearly
Breakfast is where the shift shows up most clearly.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
With almost every game, Tatis clearly gets more comfortable making quicker decisions and throws.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
While Sheridan clearly enjoys skewering New York, Pfeiffer doesn’t share his negative spin.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
The singing and acting talent is nonetheless exceptional, partly because the tour’s director Ryan Emmons (maintaining the original Broadway staging by Jessica Stone) has clearly let the performers find their own characters and voices.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
With almost every game, Tatis clearly gets more comfortable making quicker decisions and throws.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
While Sheridan clearly enjoys skewering New York, Pfeiffer doesn’t share his negative spin.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
The singing and acting talent is nonetheless exceptional, partly because the tour’s director Ryan Emmons (maintaining the original Broadway staging by Jessica Stone) has clearly let the performers find their own characters and voices.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
Adverb
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The price tag is certainly higher than most sandals on this list, but the handmade construction and all-day comfort help justify the investment.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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That’s certainly true, in the sense that entanglements among ancient, telepathic beings play out on a time scale us humans struggle to comprehend.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Celebrities dress to impress at Cannes, and Dern’s outfit at this year’s film festival definitely hit the mark.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In between those two events, this rising pop star from New Zealand — boasting a sound that would definitely appeal to fans of Lorde — sat down with me for interview in the media room at BottleRock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Minneapolis in 2026 feels like an ideal launching pad for this musical, as its focus upon nurturing community and welcoming new immigrants will surely resonate with local audiences.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Bigger assignments surely await him.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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While the station lacked the grandeur of its predecessors, the rats could sure scuttle in conveniently.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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And the Phillies, who are 19-8 since beginning the season 9-19, sure seem like a team the Padres will be battling for a playoff spot.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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That’s probably why the influencer chose to tow the cephalopod in a tank riding on a skateboard, complete with what appears to be a wireless aerator to supply the critter with oxygen.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Researchers and organizations working on the front lines with the city’s homeless population would probably disagree.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Narvaez is the best defensive catcher of the bunch and has been great against lefties, but Wong has seen his playing time really dry up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Finding the police at our place, then, wasn’t really a surprise, and my pulse returned to its usual rhythm, oddly calmed by the fact that the dread had finally left my heart.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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