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
And honestly, the better-tasting water has encouraged me to drink more water now.
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Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Without the light tropical boost from rum, the coconut water is flat and dull and honestly a little gross.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Parents of older teenagers transitioning into adulthood should listen and answer questions honestly and directly about gun safety.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Without the light tropical boost from rum, the coconut water is flat and dull and honestly a little gross.
—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Parents of older teenagers transitioning into adulthood should listen and answer questions honestly and directly about gun safety.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
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And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.
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But this documentary makes the point that this was a bloody, years-long battle that claimed so many lives and that, frankly, impacted every single person on this territory.
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For more on how to build a yard your dog will actually use, check out this guide to dog-friendly backyard features worth investing in.
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Looking forward to next season, Lind isn’t giving out any spoilers, but says audiences will learn more about how much Oreana has actually known about the family business, and will settle into a new role in it.
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However, none of them will really turn heads like the Tetra, or offer anything resembling a rear suspension.
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Here is everything to know about how common anxiety in dogs really is, what the research says about scent work and how to start using it at home.
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After having watched a few replays, Claus, indeed, showed Balogun a red card.
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Sauced is indeed coming back, this time in a much larger space.
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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