1
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
you'll have to tell your relatives very plainly that you don't like perfume, or they'll keep giving it to you
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2
as in certainly
without any question
your wife is plainly upset that you didn't invite her to the game with us
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainly
Adverb
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His disses and phenomenal momentum certainly helped, but several factors converged.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Dishwasher-safe Dishwasher-safe glasses are the easiest to clean, which will certainly be welcome after spending a couple of hours enjoying a few drinks with friends.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, Mexican moviemakers and critics have been less than thrilled to see the country’s drug war and mass disappearances reduced to fodder for a musical that sincerely tries to humanize a cartel boss who earns her redemption by … starting a NGO.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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Most importantly, Kim Jong Un would perceive Trump as sincerely intending to improve relations between Pyongyang and Washington, D.C. Seung-Whan Choi teaches Korean politics and International Relations at the University of Illinois at Chicago.—
Seung-Whan Choi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Speaker Adrienne Adams must let the bills move forward, as her colleagues will surely pass them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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This 100-proof bourbon is a blend of the following component whiskeys: eight-year-old Kentucky bourbon; Indiana bourbon aged five, six, and nine years; eight-year-old Tennessee bourbon; and five and six-year-old Maryland bourbon (the distilleries are undisclosed, but MGP is surely one of them).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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While there were moments during this year’s fest that heeded to the excitement, absurdity and just plain fun that Sundance can be — Jennifer Lopez getting into the DJ booth at Tao or Eva Victor making their directorial debut to universal acclaim — this year proved that Sundance needs a change.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, the piece is chock full of layers and complexity, smart composition and plain old good dancing — frustratingly good in its attention to detail.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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There have definitely been some big adjustments to make, though.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Conor is, if not agoraphobic, definitely agora-averse.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Restaurants must disclose these charges clearly to customers, either on the menu or verbally before the meal is ordered.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Adele was clearly enjoying herself during NBC’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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What drove it, honestly, was the decision to make the sequel to Black Phone.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Clearly, many of you were determined to keep moving despite the temptation to stay indoors (honestly, kudos).—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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But a few more 8-figure deals would sure bolster spirits.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2025
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Winslet sure had the right to be mad at her friend for embarrassing her in front of an esteemed industry group.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Plainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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