arguably

adverb

ar·​gu·​ably ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē 

: as may be argued or shown by argument

an arguably effective strategy

—used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true

He was arguably the greatest writer of his era.

Examples of arguably in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump does not have the ability to fire Powell and statements about removing Powell in April arguably contributed to stock market volatility. —Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Third parties are generally unsuccessful at winning elections: Ross Perot’s presence on the ballot in 1992 threw the election for Bill Clinton, and the Green Party vote in 2000 arguably benefited George W. Bush over Al Gore. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 July 2025

But a large part of its enduring allure is arguably its world-class lineup of hotels that reflect Bangkok’s sophistication, Thai heritage, and renowned warmth and hospitality. —John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

The unit prioritizes completeness over speed — which is arguably a fair tradeoff in infant care, where hygiene must come first. —Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above