as in frankly
to tell the truth
honestly, I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about
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Recent Examples of honestly
It’s built for immersive gaming but honestly makes everything look cinematic, even spreadsheets.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The museum trip is lighthearted and honestly just such a beautiful moment between these two.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
And honestly, who can resist anything that pairs up dinosaurs and space?!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025
Clamps — There are honestly too many variations of clamps to name, from Cardellinis to Mafers, with each having a specific purpose, whether that be holding gels to lights or needing an item held in the perfect position.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The museum trip is lighthearted and honestly just such a beautiful moment between these two.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
And honestly, who can resist anything that pairs up dinosaurs and space?!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025
Clamps — There are honestly too many variations of clamps to name, from Cardellinis to Mafers, with each having a specific purpose, whether that be holding gels to lights or needing an item held in the perfect position.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
Adverb
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There’s a lot of life in those small moments that is worth living that, frankly, social media is never going to show us.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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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
Adverb
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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
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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
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
Adverb
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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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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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