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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But a few months on, Pereira is clearly not happy with the options available.
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
During 2009’s Station fire, we were given evacuation notice only when clouds of smoke filled the streets and flames were clearly visible on nearby mountainsides.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
After all, every stain is the remainder of a moment now gone—in the case of an ink stain, a moment in which the careful handling of a ballpoint pen or permanent marker was clearly not priority number one.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Over the coming months, Grads of Life will be releasing a series of resources for employers navigating the shift to skills-first — so here’s an initial preview:
Defining the Change: Start by clearly articulating the rationale behind the shift to skills-first.
—Ebony D. Thomas, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
During 2009’s Station fire, we were given evacuation notice only when clouds of smoke filled the streets and flames were clearly visible on nearby mountainsides.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
After all, every stain is the remainder of a moment now gone—in the case of an ink stain, a moment in which the careful handling of a ballpoint pen or permanent marker was clearly not priority number one.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Over the coming months, Grads of Life will be releasing a series of resources for employers navigating the shift to skills-first — so here’s an initial preview:
Defining the Change: Start by clearly articulating the rationale behind the shift to skills-first.
—Ebony D. Thomas, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for clearly
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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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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