distinctly

adverb

Definition of distinctlynext
as in clearly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinctly
  1. clearly
  2. obviously
  3. evidently
Adverb
  • The answer to your question, clearly, is that you’re not obligated to help her at all.
    Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And the actors clearly are having a ton of fun roasting the industry, while also paying tribute to the invisible heroes of any movie: the stunt performers.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • What are some unique winter activities visitors can enjoy in Lake Tahoe? Skiing and snowboarding are obviously key activities at Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This Hi-Metal R release is obviously much smaller than the much larger 1/60 scale version from Arcadia a good few years ago.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of obviously
Adverb
  • But Wallace didn’t become the nominee and Tommasi evidently spent the money on trying and failing to secure the Peck Road property.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But evidently it was decided that this arrangement was not sufficient to improve Nissan's electric vehicle portfolio.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of evidently
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Thesaurus Entries Near distinctly

distinctiveness

distinctly

distinctness

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