1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
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Examples of clearly in a Sentence
You should try to speak more clearly.
The mountain was clearly visible in the distance.
The problem is very clearly getting worse.
“A new approach is needed.” “Clearly.”
“The current method isn't working.” “Clearly not.”
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And the prevailing vibe is clearly flower powerful.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
Task force member Nick Thorn, an architect, suggested the group set a mission statement that the city could clearly communicate to residents.
—Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 27 June 2024
As a public servant, Tangen clearly knows his limits in speaking out.
—Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 27 June 2024
From the time the schedule was released last year, Baltimore’s June slate was clearly a gantlet with only one day off out of 30 and games almost exclusively against playoff-caliber clubs.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
Task force member Nick Thorn, an architect, suggested the group set a mission statement that the city could clearly communicate to residents.
—Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 27 June 2024
As a public servant, Tangen clearly knows his limits in speaking out.
—Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 27 June 2024
From the time the schedule was released last year, Baltimore’s June slate was clearly a gantlet with only one day off out of 30 and games almost exclusively against playoff-caliber clubs.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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clearly
adverb
clear·ly
ˈkli(ə)r-lē 
1
: in a clear manner
was clearly visible
2
: without doubt or question
clearly something had to be done
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