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
Court records do not clearly indicate the age of the student.
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Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Snoop clearly picked up the vibe.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Kiara started to laugh — clearly at Serena, Luna, and their ridiculous pronouncement.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But fashion is a cutthroat business, and Versace, while presumably eager to keep customers engaged in the midst of this transition, is clearly ready to move on.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Snoop clearly picked up the vibe.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Kiara started to laugh — clearly at Serena, Luna, and their ridiculous pronouncement.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But fashion is a cutthroat business, and Versace, while presumably eager to keep customers engaged in the midst of this transition, is clearly ready to move on.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
Adverb
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That has certainly been the case for some consumers, battered by inflation, tariffs and high borrowing costs that have sparked an affordability crisis.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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School schedules have been erratic since the killing of Renee Good, kids of color have been caught up in the sweeps, and – try as their parents might to shelter them – children can certainly sense the conflict that permeates the urban atmosphere.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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So there are definitely more affordable opportunities here now for both buyers and owners.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning Supplies Experts agree that cleaning supplies should definitely be kept out of the kitchen.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Mahan’s path to Sacramento surely would be paved with stories of this city, from shutting down the infamous homeless encampment at Columbus Park to restoring the city’s reputation as one of the safest big cities in America.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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After all, surely the city’s daily newspaper covered a gracious visit by Hollywood royalty.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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For a place with such a miniscule slice of the population, Warroad has sure provided an outsized boost.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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But so far, no one has run on the sure-tackling Seahawks.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Some are strong sellers that are being made available at sizeable discounts, while others are older medications, have inexpensive generic alternatives or are being offered at prices that are probably comparable to what drugmakers receive from insurers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most are passionate about food and/or art, probably the two leading draws for anyone visiting San Miguel.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Chappell Roan always makes a statement on the red carpet, but this is really something else.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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He's really trimmed the fat from a lot of his game.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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