as in honestly
to tell the truth
truthfully, I'd rather go to the amusement park than to the museum, but I'll go along with the rest of the group
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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 -
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
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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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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 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
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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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“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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