1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
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.”
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So, recent history is clearly not an indication of future performance.
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Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The piece thankfully stops short of being a hagiography of Murrow: the point is made that by stepping so far out into partisan waters as distinct from just reporting the news, the great newsman opened the door to partisan attacks on a clearly partisan media.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Never one for details, Trump is now clearly linking the harsh 54% tariffs imposed on China on Tuesday to a TikTok deal.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
While some observers thought Trump’s harsh foray Wednesday was the first stage in negotiations, China is clearly not backing down from the fight.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
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Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The piece thankfully stops short of being a hagiography of Murrow: the point is made that by stepping so far out into partisan waters as distinct from just reporting the news, the great newsman opened the door to partisan attacks on a clearly partisan media.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Never one for details, Trump is now clearly linking the harsh 54% tariffs imposed on China on Tuesday to a TikTok deal.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
While some observers thought Trump’s harsh foray Wednesday was the first stage in negotiations, China is clearly not backing down from the fight.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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