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
But men can start by looking honestly at the habits stress may be driving.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Many references will answer honestly if asked point-blank rather than left to volunteer information.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
And honestly, that never gets old.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Sure was looking forward to speaking honestly with @DrewBarrymore yesterday but guess wasn't in the cards.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Many references will answer honestly if asked point-blank rather than left to volunteer information.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
And honestly, that never gets old.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Sure was looking forward to speaking honestly with @DrewBarrymore yesterday but guess wasn't in the cards.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
Adverb
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The level of attention and intensity surrounding everything this president says or does is disturbing, frankly.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arsenal’s equaliser in their 2-1 win over OL Lyonnes was, frankly, a daft goal.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Few have actually carried through.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And at the same time, how meaningless a basketball game actually was in the bigger scheme of things.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The tragic death of Diogo Jota was unprecedented, and there was no time for Slot or his players to really grieve because the new season was just five weeks away.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the third season finale of Apple TV’s Shrinking felt decidedly like a series finale, the show will indeed be back for a fourth season, with the story moving just a little bit further down the road.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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