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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The addition of glass tubes certainly adds another dimension to both sparse and dense arrangements.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
17 May 2025 -
This means, under the current rules at least, a return to the United States, just 12 years after the men’s World Cup in 2026 and (almost certainly) the women’s World Cup in 2031, may well be the likeliest outcome if FIFA enforces the principle.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Jokes aside, Lyonne sincerely wants to do more movies.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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And finally, thank others—frequently, publicly, and sincerely—for their work and effort.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Adverb
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Don’t jet off just yet, though: A slew of new museums, such as the International Museum of Memory and Slavery in Ouidah and Cotonou’s Museum of Contemporary Art, are set to open in the coming year—and will surely be worth the wait.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Like Walmart, Costco will surely face higher costs from tariffs.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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The nearly plot-free movie is self-indulgent, overly serious, and, worst of all, just plain dull.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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And because of that, much of the online debate surrounding the statue has sparked conversation rooted in misogynoir, elitism, fatphobia and just plain hate.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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Vanuatu definitely plays better on a modern-day viewing when contrasted against how kumbaya new-school seasons have been (at least until Survivor 46).—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Me, my life, elements of my music and most definitely the world.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Public health campaigns should clearly communicate alcohol as a carcinogen and challenge the normalization of drinking in youth culture.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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It’s built for immersive gaming but honestly makes everything look cinematic, even spreadsheets.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The museum trip is lighthearted and honestly just such a beautiful moment between these two.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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The locals sure aren't, with an increasing number of surfers finally catching on to the islands' stellar swells.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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There’s no telling if ARC will for sure be a hit or if Marathon will for sure be a failure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Plainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainly. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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