DISTINCTLY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

distinctly

adverb

Definition of distinctly

as in clearly

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Recent Examples of distinctly That balance is what makes the restaurant feel distinctly Harlem in the summer. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 There’s an emerging consensus right now, particularly among AI skeptics, that the most distinctly human qualities are emotion, intuition, the ability to sense and feel. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026 Now the lobby has a distinctly modern-vintage feel that still looks true to the hotel’s era without feeling tired. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 The best tortillas tasted distinctly of corn, with natural sweetness and earthy, toasted notes, while avoiding sour or flat flavors. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 Sports are the most popular type of event contract by volume on prediction markets, which operate distinctly and are subject to a different regulatory authority than traditional gambling sites. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026 The handle is made from Sakura Birch wood – the detailed wood grain reveals itself through its smooth polished finish, making each one look distinctly different from any other. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Sweeping views of the foothills and Red Rocks Amphitheatre give this wide open layout a distinctly Western feel. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 Although his theory came remarkably close to the truth, there are nuances to this distinctly reptilian behavior that were beyond the reach of science at the time. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctly

Adverb

The video clearly showed the forward had dived after a tackle from Leandro Paredes.

— The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Paramount already offered concessions to Bonta to avert a lawsuit, but Bonta and his counterparts clearly wanted more.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of clearly

Adverb

The Islay Rum Distillery certainly stands out as being the only rum producer on Islay, but there are other rum distilleries in Scotland, a country that is obviously much more associated with whisky.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
Its power obviously comes from the tragedy at its heart but also from the many-faced, forever-questioning thing McElwee makes of it.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of obviously

Adverb

Ironically, the comments that evidently angered Adebayo stem from screenshots of an Instagram direct message conversation shared on X in recent days that show a profile seemingly run by Herro showing some resentment toward Adebayo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
The Cubs evidently see enough upside in the former Rays left-hander to give him another opportunity, hoping his ability to provide length can eventually translate into value at the big league level.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of evidently

Adverb

Hopes have risen that crude supplies will improve markedly with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that’s key for the world’s oil transport, even though the number of ships crossing the strait is still limited.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
But their sense of embodiment and experience of health was markedly different from Americans today.

— Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of markedly

Adverb

To eject him not only from the match for an action that merited a yellow card at most, but to disqualify him from the next match as well, was patently unjust.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
There is perhaps nothing more patently absurd in modern corporate governance than a box-checking proxy adviser recommending against a wildly outperforming enterprise just to satisfy a theoretical checklist.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of patently

Adverb

And yet, Lestat is so palpably alive, which makes the vocal hardening all the more affecting.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
The stakes are consistently, palpably high in a story about love that is forbidden in the most literal, systemic sense — and felt in brief, ecstatic moments of release.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of palpably

Adverb

Because of this extra humidity, low temperatures will be noticeably higher than usual over the next several days.

— Sean Macaday July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
The price point is 28 cents less than this time last month; but noticeably higher than last year with a 67-cent difference there.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026