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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Recent Examples of clearly
But over the past two seasons, Leighton has evolved to love herself and to see her future more clearly.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 28 Nov. 2024
Combs’ team claimed the documents had been clearly labeled as legal notes and contained privileged attorney-client material.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
The multi-hyphenate posted a carousel to Instagram late on Tuesday, November 26, and the focus is clearly supposed to be her red lip.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Your boyfriend clearly does not know how to process his feelings, including the grief of losing a child.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 28 Nov. 2024
Combs’ team claimed the documents had been clearly labeled as legal notes and contained privileged attorney-client material.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
The multi-hyphenate posted a carousel to Instagram late on Tuesday, November 26, and the focus is clearly supposed to be her red lip.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Your boyfriend clearly does not know how to process his feelings, including the grief of losing a child.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearly
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There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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What there is not is a swimming pool; however, the .59-acre parcel is certainly large enough to accommodate one.Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Neil Mockford The Men of the Year awards isn't technically a part of Kidman's Babygirl press tour, but this outfit was definitely bringing the film's BDSM vibes.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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But then also, definitely the trans landscape, the bills that were being introduced to all the legislation around the country, started to creep on up on me.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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The chance to win some viral fame or even just positive online attention is surely part of it, but those returns are diminishing.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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If there’s a property to whet buyers’ appetites, this is surely it.Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Again, this could all be part of an edit, but Hannah sure gave them a lot of material.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024
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For a star who hasn't actually said anything definitive about his sexuality, countless social media posts sure like talking about it with no evidence.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Mount a Sturdy Bag Dispenser If you’re obsessed with home organization, this plastic bag storage solution will probably be your favorite.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Some legal experts have said that a higher court would probably block a sentencing if Merchan were to order one between now and Trump's inauguration.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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One example is a really old buck that barely participates in the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Harris and Governor Waltz really just became a ticket.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearly. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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