Examples of frankly in a Sentence
You can speak frankly to us.
frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, on Kimmel or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
But, frankly, Serie A has been well overdue this wake-up call on infrastructure.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to everything else on our plates, Black women are dealing with inflation that is definitely inflationing, layoffs that seem never ending (and quite frankly, for those of us who get to keep our jobs, has us anxious everyday), and a job market that’s increasingly unpredictable.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
What is most appealing about YoungBoy is that his music, quite frankly, is the sound of a man who is very much not well.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
But, frankly, Serie A has been well overdue this wake-up call on infrastructure.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to everything else on our plates, Black women are dealing with inflation that is definitely inflationing, layoffs that seem never ending (and quite frankly, for those of us who get to keep our jobs, has us anxious everyday), and a job market that’s increasingly unpredictable.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
What is most appealing about YoungBoy is that his music, quite frankly, is the sound of a man who is very much not well.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankly. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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frankly
adverb
frank·ly
ˈfraŋ-klē 
1
: in a frank manner
you can speak frankly to us
2
: to tell the truth
frankly, I don't think it's wise
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