DISTINCTLY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

distinctly

adverb

Definition of distinctly

as in clearly

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Recent Examples of distinctly Woody, earthy, and impossible to resist, the distinctly French scent has dominant notes of patchouli and vanilla. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 Whether enjoying a refined meal at Bourbon Steak or lingering over a leisurely dinner as the sun sets over the Pacific, guests are invited to savor moments that feel distinctly rooted in place. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 The pair of freshmen are also in distinctly different playing situations as the 2026 season approaches. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026 No matter the season, Fairbanks offers a distinctly Alaskan experience. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 Creativity, communication, collaboration, empathy, and sound judgment remain distinctly human capabilities whose value continues to grow as AI becomes more pervasive. — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 In many corners of the internet, tallow isn’t marketed simply as a moisturizer but as a return to something more primal and distinctly masculine. — Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 Ever since, the Republican discussion on saving the program has had a distinctly muted tone. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Konchalovsky’s miniseries certainly can’t be accused of being a scholarly work, but there is something distinctly Homeric about its tone and the fact that, above all, its goal is to entertain. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctly

Adverb

The planet showed a sharp gibbous disk phase, clearly visible even at moderate power.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Blasi is clearly in form and showed it Tuesday, begging the question whether this may force her team to let her race for a stage.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of clearly

Adverb

Garciaparra's legacy evidently continues to resonate inside the organization, including with current players.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
There is the whole obstacle of her being in a relationship right now, but other than that, Fritz evidently has a shot.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of evidently

Adverb

However, these examples of mutualism are markedly different from those reviewed by Grueter and colleagues.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Wartime learning, intelligence and technological cooperation with Russia and China, and better access to satellite imagery have markedly improved Iran’s missile and drone strike accuracy.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of markedly

Adverb

Outside of Silicon Valley, there is a tendency to dismiss such prophecies as, at best, patently unserious.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
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

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

Overnight markets reacted swiftly, with traders noticeably ramping up bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike as early as July.

— , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
During the Chiefs’ Organized Team Activities in June, left tackle Josh Simmons was noticeably slimmer than during his rookie season a year ago.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026