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
Which, admittedly, is a very short list.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The data that the distillery provided is admittedly a small sample, showing that Garrison Brothers was doing better than two other unnamed Texas whiskey brands and one national brand.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
One incredibly obvious solution — often admittedly requiring a colossal amount of losing and luck — is onboarding someone everyone will talk about.
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Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
But the overall message of the summit was, admittedly, a little hard to parse.
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for admittedly
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The data that the distillery provided is admittedly a small sample, showing that Garrison Brothers was doing better than two other unnamed Texas whiskey brands and one national brand.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
One incredibly obvious solution — often admittedly requiring a colossal amount of losing and luck — is onboarding someone everyone will talk about.
—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
But the overall message of the summit was, admittedly, a little hard to parse.
—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for admittedly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
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Open walls always beat closed clubs and quite frankly, are a lot more fun.
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That takes a great deal of knowledge, patience, and faith, frankly, to push through the challenges.
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Professionals who communicate honestly, understand emotions, recognize their unique value, and consistently earn trust will thrive.
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Budget honestly for a setup that typically runs $500 to $2,000 before recurring feed and bedding costs.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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But this mileage may vary in another state; for instance, a charging order application in California and several other states does indeed operate to put a temporary lien on the debtor's interest.
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The heyday of the Hudson Valley Mall—and indeed the American shopping mall itself—is long gone.
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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