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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That, frankly, was never quite in the company’s DNA.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
It's really put a chill on, frankly, my donors.
—Julie Watts
april 20, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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
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
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
It's really put a chill on, frankly, my donors.
—Julie Watts
april 20, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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
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
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankly. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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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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