Definition of admittedlynext

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Recent Examples of admittedly Still, a visit to Meyers’ sleek apartment, admittedly paid for by his parents, confirms for Ed the kind of youthful privilege at play here, so unlike the scrappier downtown bohemia of his own artistic heyday. Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Starring opposite Steve Carell in a big-screen reboot of the 1960s TV series, Hathaway plays Agent 99, a highly competent superspy paired with… well, the admittedly less competent but extraordinarily lucky Maxwell Smart (Carell). Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 As reported by The Sun on August 7, one member of the property’s staff was admittedly surprised about the teenager’s new gig. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026 If the division admittedly had been characterized by a somewhat conservative bent under the old guard, that era was relatively short-lived. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admittedly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
  • This whole situation is discriminatory, disgusting, and quite frankly, Orwellian.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The new French doors that were, frankly, too brand spanking were limed to age them, while ancient Moroccan ones studded with enormous nail heads were used indoors.
    Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • This will only lead to unproductive conflict − and, honestly, that's what a lot of narcissists want anyway.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Parks honestly thinks the Crusaders have the chops to win back-to-back state titles.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Contractors can actually face fines from GDOT if closing overages cause damage.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But one of the biggest questions Tuesday may not be just who votes, but how many Floridians actually show up.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon really lived up to their nickname, defeating Malawi 3-0 with all three goals coming in the first half.
    Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bridal pajamas take on many forms—and the best ones, complete with feather embellishments and silky fabrics, are really pretty fabulous.
    Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Tacos at the waffle place, waffles at the chicken place; our cups indeed runneth over.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is that as an operator mimes picking up a pile of rocks, the arm would generate a force in response, as if the operator could feel the heaviness of the rocks, confirming that the excavator is indeed picking them up.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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