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

The same survey found that few schools had communicated — or arguably even developed — an AI policy. —Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026

Hardware sales have been decreasing, which is problematic since subscriptions for connected fitness—arguably the most sustainable segment—rely significantly on consumers owning Peloton equipment. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Another arguably unnecessary but amazing addition are down pants, like the Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown ($290), which have been a game changer for keeping me warm at camp and while sleeping. —Kaelyn Lynch, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026

In what was arguably Carroll’s best win in a decade, Munn took over head coaching duties for Riley Dodge, who was out due to COVID-19 protocols in a state semifinal clash with Duncanville in 2020; the Dragons seized a 34-27 win. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above