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
  • But nothing seemed fun in light of the far more serious issue that clearly outweighed the final game result.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Other veterans like Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell and Max Fried are the only pitchers clearly in the tier above him.
    Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • While Pete Alonso and Christian Walker are obviously higher-upside first base options if Houston were to explore that route with Paredes in tow, Goldschmidt is almost surely more likely to align with their preferred price range.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Yes, obviously Art is cheated on, but also his game does improve.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of obviously
Adverb
  • But the lack of composure and control, and the nerves that so evidently now riddle this team, are remarkable to watch given the level of talent and experience still at Guardiola’s disposal.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Actress Christina Applegate has been open about her struggles with multiple sclerosis, which she was diagnosed with back in 2021 — but evidently, her symptoms had already been present two years prior.
    Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of evidently
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distinctiveness

distinctly

distinctness

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