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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This content, much of it clearly generated by AI rather than intended to deceive—a medium of crude self-expression, not sophisticated subterfuge—may have been the technology’s biggest impact on the 2024 presidential election.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Video games have always been a scapegoat Even though Mangione was clearly, at one point in his life, a regular gamer, attempts to connect his gaming history with the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO are tenuous at best.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
With an eye to future conflicts on an atomic battlefield, the Cold War-era US Defense Department clearly drew at least some inspiration from Starship Troopers.
—Jared Keller, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
The film clearly parodies Hollywood stereotypes and the movie-making process, blending humor with absurd situations.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Video games have always been a scapegoat Even though Mangione was clearly, at one point in his life, a regular gamer, attempts to connect his gaming history with the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO are tenuous at best.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
With an eye to future conflicts on an atomic battlefield, the Cold War-era US Defense Department clearly drew at least some inspiration from Starship Troopers.
—Jared Keller, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
The film clearly parodies Hollywood stereotypes and the movie-making process, blending humor with absurd situations.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
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His time with Bedard is certainly over, for now at least.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
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The younger promotion is growing fast and Lashley definitely won't be the last who's tempted over.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The metaverse is a good example — maybe everyone eventually starts living online and Roblox’s digital world is still thriving, but the buzz has definitely moved on.Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Houston could trade for Nolan Arenado—another third baseman—which would surely close the door on a potential Bregman return.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few ideas for quick travel options to go to places that will surely be covered in beautiful, magical snow this winter.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Money might not grow on trees, but mistletoe sure does.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Giants sure sound willing to engage with any or all of those one-time perennial All-Stars while addressing short-term needs.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Most DMVs were probably set up without much concern toward allowing multiple paths.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Still, with home prices near all-time highs and still rising nationally, albeit more slowly, many would-be homebuyers are probably holding out for mortgage rates to ease further in coming months.Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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But, amusingly, there’s really no characterization at all.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The pair really do go through the ringer, evading elephant stampedes, treacherous mountains, and ice cold snowy condidtions that look like Disney is setting up a cross over sequel with Frozen.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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