as in frankly
to tell the truth
admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that
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Recent Examples of admittedly
My research is admittedly spotty, but the cinema of in-your-face obstetrics has always felt like a primarily European art-film phenomenon.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
My assignment to do a new hike each week is, admittedly, one of the perks of my job.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
During trial, the prosecution argued that cellphone records, DNA evidence and admittedly inconsistent witness descriptions established that Popovich killed Davis and was shot by one of the robbers.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Those are the dangerous ones, as McIlroy admittedly allows his mind to wander during downtime.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
My assignment to do a new hike each week is, admittedly, one of the perks of my job.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
During trial, the prosecution argued that cellphone records, DNA evidence and admittedly inconsistent witness descriptions established that Popovich killed Davis and was shot by one of the robbers.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Those are the dangerous ones, as McIlroy admittedly allows his mind to wander during downtime.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
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The key to success often lies in effective marketing, but for many writers, the thought of self-promotion is overwhelming, confusing, and, frankly, unappealing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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That’s a shaky accomplishment to be proud of, frankly.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Venus-Neptune conjunction in Aries on May 2: Meet each other more honestly.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bridge [took] a few takes, but honestly, the song itself happened quite fast – all the mixing and that.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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My private position is that a sprinkling of gratitude and forgiveness in the cosmos of entrepreneurship and deal-making actually improves your negotiating skills and the outcomes.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Capponi also encourages celebrity entrepreneurs to really nail down understanding their supply chain.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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To empower [children] in that way is really important.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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If all four do indeed start, that still gives Florida only four starters among the 68 Power 4 schools.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The inefficient conversion method provides further evidence that this was indeed a theft rather than a legitimate holder diversifying their portfolio.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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