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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Stidham requires two victories for a title, and one, frankly, to be remembered in Denver forever.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
For a public servant who has not just dedicated their life, but often risked that life on behalf of his fellow Americans to have that privilege ripped from him for a petty and political reason is, at times, frankly, too much to bear.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
As coach John Harbaugh has final say on player transactions, Schoen is, frankly, Harbaugh’s personal hand puppet (apologies to Jerry Seinfeld).
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
For a public servant who has not just dedicated their life, but often risked that life on behalf of his fellow Americans to have that privilege ripped from him for a petty and political reason is, at times, frankly, too much to bear.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
As coach John Harbaugh has final say on player transactions, Schoen is, frankly, Harbaugh’s personal hand puppet (apologies to Jerry Seinfeld).
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankly. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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