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plainly

ADVERB
clearly
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Social Security’s advocates plainly could see Larson’s defeat coming.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

In his FAQ, Goldner puts the problem plainly: consumers shouldn’t have to be “decoding packaging on the fly.”

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Glastonbury Tor, Burrow Mump, and King Alfred's Tower in Somerset also offer high vantage points where the moon can be seen plainly on clear nights.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The economist Victor Matheson put it plainly: “The World Cup is making us happy. There’s not a lot of evidence it’s making us rich.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The web dried off and the words didn’t show up so plainly.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White




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