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clearly

[kleer-lee] / ˈklɪər li /
ADVERB
without any doubt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apparently certainly definitely distinctly evidently obviously openly plainly positively precisely seemingly surely undoubtedly
WEAK
acutely audibly beyond doubt conspicuously decidedly discernibly incontestably incontrovertibly indubitably lucidly manifestly markedly noticeably overtly patently penetratingly perceptibly prominently purely recognizably sharply sonorously translucently transparently undeniably unmistakably
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully dubiously equivocally questionably uncertain
WEAK
indefinitely indistinctly mysteriously vaguely

Example Sentences

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But Christopher clearly left a lasting impression on his director.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Strategy’s average cost of bitcoin is calculated around $75,500, so, clearly, it is sensitive to that price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

"The current landscape clearly underscores the need for munitions, depth, integrated air and missile defense technology and more advanced capabilities to counter evolving threats," Calio said.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Never seen a manager more clearly out of his depth from the minute he walked in to Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Del Moral’s presence was clearly not needed or wanted.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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