arguably

adverb

ar·​gu·​ably ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē How to pronounce arguably (audio)
: 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.

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The 2026 event is shorter and arguably more dramatic. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026 Right-hander Landen Roupp, who’s arguably been the Giants’ best starter this season, allowed one run over four-plus innings of work, his shortest outing of the season. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 May 2026 At the 1969 Oscars, Streisand wore arguably one of her most famous fashion statements. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026 Tucker’s legacy stands as arguably the best 6-foot-5 power forward in the game. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arguably

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arguably was in 1851

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“Arguably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguably. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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