Thesaurus results for CLEARLY

clearly

adverb

ˈklir-lē

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 In a phenomenon that’s now clearly downstream from BRAT, singers who’d been written off or long overlooked are now hotter than ever. —

Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026 The speech was a key messaging moment for the president, who, 33 days into the war, has struggled to clearly explain the scope and objectives of a conflict that has killed thousands of people in Iran and neighboring countries and disrupted global markets. —

Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Under the full moon, missile trails were clearly visible across the skies of Tehran, as Iran had been launching missiles since the afternoon. —

Kevin Collier, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026 The writer clearly has an agenda, and it shouldn’t be supported by your newspaper. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clearly

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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.

— Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
For families While the friendly staff and spacious rooms are certainly hospitable to families, the overall vibe takes its cues from the neighborhood–chic, cool, and largely for adults.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026