1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
Synonyms
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.”
Recent Examples on the Web
Now On the night of his death, the voice that expressed these feelings most clearly was that of Mikhail Fishman, an anchor on Russia’s only independent news channel, TV Rain, which broadcasts from a studio in Amsterdam to millions of viewers in Russia and abroad.
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Simon Shuster / Vilnius, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
But clearly, Chewy is the dominant player in pet e-commerce.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Just note that the camera does better outdoors in bright light; it's clearly meant for daytime shooting.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Under the Bridge actress Chloe Guidry (who plays Josephine Bell) has yet to appear in the necklace in the episodes that have been released, but the item clearly holds some significance for Gladstone.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Still, there are some who are clearly uncomfortable with the friendly tenor Trump is taking with people who attempted to upset the peaceful transfer of power over three years ago.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
The set was fine by their standards but the vibe was not, and singer Damon Albarn clearly noticed.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
The heat and flavor of the alcohol should shine through more clearly, with some floral or citrus from the orange liqueur and a slight sweetness from the tequila.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
The just-for-the-cameras stunt was clearly meant to help hype the fight — as Paul was only wearing one glove — and Pump appeared to seriously, and immediately, regret agreeing to take the mighty blow.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Simon Shuster / Vilnius, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
But clearly, Chewy is the dominant player in pet e-commerce.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Just note that the camera does better outdoors in bright light; it's clearly meant for daytime shooting.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Under the Bridge actress Chloe Guidry (who plays Josephine Bell) has yet to appear in the necklace in the episodes that have been released, but the item clearly holds some significance for Gladstone.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Still, there are some who are clearly uncomfortable with the friendly tenor Trump is taking with people who attempted to upset the peaceful transfer of power over three years ago.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
The set was fine by their standards but the vibe was not, and singer Damon Albarn clearly noticed.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
The heat and flavor of the alcohol should shine through more clearly, with some floral or citrus from the orange liqueur and a slight sweetness from the tequila.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
The just-for-the-cameras stunt was clearly meant to help hype the fight — as Paul was only wearing one glove — and Pump appeared to seriously, and immediately, regret agreeing to take the mighty blow.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Apr. 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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