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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Harvard’s refusal to comply with numerous demands from the U.S. Government reveals a fundamental principle too often forgotten in leadership circles: organizational integrity requires the courage of its leaders to clearly draw boundaries and defend them unequivocally.
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Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
But yeah, clearly a lot of us would love to see these shows move very quickly from Broadway to the road.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Everton have clearly improved massively, but Pereira deserves more credit because this was so unexpected.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
But yeah, clearly a lot of us would love to see these shows move very quickly from Broadway to the road.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Everton have clearly improved massively, but Pereira deserves more credit because this was so unexpected.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clearly
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 25 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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