as in frankly
to tell the truth
admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that
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Recent Examples of admittedly
Marek Reichman, Aston’s chief creative officer and executive vice president, walked us through the Vantage Roadster’s admittedly familiar sheet metal.
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Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
While Salah looks a shoo-in for both accolades, there is a Newcastle player who dominates the Egyptian at one (admittedly niche) skill.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 9 May 2025
After agreeing to a photo, the fan brought up an offer that was admittedly tough for the famed judge to refuse.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 8 May 2025
Contact support Powered By That lack of trust in going deep into the Nuggets’ bench has led their core rotation players to log heavy minutes, and left Denver admittedly exhausted at the end of the first round, with less than 48 hours to rest before the start of the second.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
While Salah looks a shoo-in for both accolades, there is a Newcastle player who dominates the Egyptian at one (admittedly niche) skill.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 9 May 2025
After agreeing to a photo, the fan brought up an offer that was admittedly tough for the famed judge to refuse.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 8 May 2025
Contact support Powered By That lack of trust in going deep into the Nuggets’ bench has led their core rotation players to log heavy minutes, and left Denver admittedly exhausted at the end of the first round, with less than 48 hours to rest before the start of the second.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
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But perhaps the biggest rebuttal against Treasury securities losing their haven status is, frankly, that there are no better alternatives (for now?).—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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And just in time, frankly — if there was ever a time when the country required stability, this is it.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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The robots, honestly, aren’t yet amazing at punching and kicking each other, and sometimes fall off-balance while attacking or defending themselves.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Each shopper is limited to 3 Lip Butter Balms per color per purchase, and honestly, that’s just not enough!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Keep reading to see what actually makes a yogurt a good-for-you option—and how to pick the best one.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
28 May 2025
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The Trump administration asserts that these demands to higher education institutions are aimed at curbing anti-semitism and discrimination against female athletes, but critics of such policies have accused them of actually being anti-Palestinian and anti-transgender athletes.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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And the city and state taxpayers will bear the cost of any fix — and does anyone really think our government is capable of doing that effectively? — Dean Gerber, Chicago Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email [email protected].—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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But the star of the show is really the 3.5-inch touchscreen that guides you through your morning routine, from grinding to brewing.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This is very compact indeed, having just a sink and quartz countertop.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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For a small insurance company operating in a niche market, an underwriting workbench might indeed be an unnecessary luxury.—
Marcin Nowak,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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