as in honestly
to tell the truth
frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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Recent Examples of frankly
These new kicks will go perfectly with your favorite team's City Connect jerseys and hats on game day, or quite frankly, with any outfit.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The film deals frankly with Joel’s addictions, and how what saved him was probably his obsession with his songcraft.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2025
When Mamdani announced his run last October, he (and, frankly, anyone else without the last name Cuomo) was considered a dark horse in the race.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 June 2025
The episode marks a meaningful pivot for Garcia’s character, who until now has been oh-so-serious –and, frankly, a bit of an obstacle for the BAU.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 June 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The film deals frankly with Joel’s addictions, and how what saved him was probably his obsession with his songcraft.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2025
When Mamdani announced his run last October, he (and, frankly, anyone else without the last name Cuomo) was considered a dark horse in the race.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 June 2025
The episode marks a meaningful pivot for Garcia’s character, who until now has been oh-so-serious –and, frankly, a bit of an obstacle for the BAU.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for frankly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankly
Adverb
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Sometimes just a few graceful words, honestly expressed, can both reveal and haunt.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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One challenge honestly is staying on my content game.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Failures that are particularly funny or noteworthy might receive some attention, but the majority of content is designed to talk about how the user is learning, growing or succeeding in some way—even if that isn’t actually happening.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Juventus have announced a new contract with kit manufacturer Adidas — which, contrary to general trends in elite football, is actually worth less in real terms than their last one.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Take out the magic of enjoying it at the Happiest Place on Earth, and those hard, sorbet-like cups really missed the mark for many Disney fans.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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What really sets these places apart, though, is the guest experience.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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If indeed the staying power of a particular kind of housing is one measure of the success of that housing, then these results would seem to confirm that bungalow courts work.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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And indeed, those shrinking pharmacy reimbursements have been a major source of Walgreens’ malaise.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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