honestly
adverb
hon·est·ly
ˈä-nəst-lē 
Examples of honestly in a Sentence
Officials counted the votes honestly.
The bank has always dealt honestly with me.
I can honestly say that I have never seen that man before today.
He spoke honestly about the mistakes he had made.
She honestly believes that she has been mistreated.
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Leaders who can answer these questions honestly can start to create the conditions for a culture of trust, initiative, and sustainable high performance.
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Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Food is not safe, in good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
That’s a 61% discount on a speaker that might honestly be cooler than all of us combined.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
Mothers are honestly warriors, everyday superheroes.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
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Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Food is not safe, in good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
That’s a 61% discount on a speaker that might honestly be cooler than all of us combined.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
Mothers are honestly warriors, everyday superheroes.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for honestly
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honestly. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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honestly
adverb
hon·est·ly
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