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 alternative salads often disappear quicker than my vegetable-rich recipes.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Percy is so horny for Lord John, and honestly, Lord John could do with getting laid.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Probably most things, honestly.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Each name carries weight, and honestly, there’s no wrong answer here.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Percy is so horny for Lord John, and honestly, Lord John could do with getting laid.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Probably most things, honestly.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Each name carries weight, and honestly, there’s no wrong answer here.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
Adverb
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This was a team that looked tougher, more connected and, frankly, more talented than the team with the better record.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Surrounded by a strong ensemble under the direction of Georgette Verdin, Nozicka frankly knocks this thorny role out of the park.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As Mercury joins Mars in your 2nd House of Money, priorities sharpen around spending and what actually feels worth it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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This quote standing alone appears to be a forceful argument for the opponents of the right, but Trumbull’s full quote actually eviscerates their argument.—
Ediberto Roman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Director Scott Ellis understands all this, and thus the admirably specific physical business and slurred verbosity in his gently outré revival really makes for quite the amusing diversion.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Director Scott Ellis understands all this and thus the admirably specific physical business and slurred verbosity in his gently outré revival really makes for quite the amusing diversion.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Artisanal work of this caliber is rare air indeed—an heirloom object that appears to defy gravity but is firmly rooted in generations of savoir faire.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some pundits claim that social media is the equivalent to smoking cigarettes or illicit drugs, a common but false claim in technology moral panics (indeed such comparisons have been identified as a warning sign of misinformation).—
William Proctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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