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
But Dodge desperately needs a proper high-volume SUV; that aging midsize can’t carry the brand on its (admittedly beefy) shoulders forever.
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Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Wan, admittedly, has seen just about every mummy movie out there, from the days of Hammer Films and the 1959 Mummy to the straight-to-video fare.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
His attorneys argued that his actions were not an attempt at personal enrichment but the result of a businessman who expanded too quickly, fell behind on bills and then made a series of financial decisions — some of them admittedly criminal.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
The Warriors have now – against an admittedly pillow-soft slate of opponents in the Wizards, Nets and Mavericks – run their winning streak to three games.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Wan, admittedly, has seen just about every mummy movie out there, from the days of Hammer Films and the 1959 Mummy to the straight-to-video fare.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
His attorneys argued that his actions were not an attempt at personal enrichment but the result of a businessman who expanded too quickly, fell behind on bills and then made a series of financial decisions — some of them admittedly criminal.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
The Warriors have now – against an admittedly pillow-soft slate of opponents in the Wizards, Nets and Mavericks – run their winning streak to three games.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
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Bolnes was a Catholic, as was her rich and frankly terrifying mother, Maria Thins, with whom the young couple lodged.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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And frankly, that really wasn’t what our consumers wanted, so revenues flattened out, customer satisfaction declined.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With white sand and emerald water, there’s honestly not much else required for an excellent beach vacation, but the destination overdelivers with a long list of attractions, great restaurants, and beautiful stays.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s exactly what happened to Niall Horan at the 2015 Masters Par-3 Contest — and honestly, the clip holds up beautifully.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Finding flattering pieces that actually fit my 5-foot-2 frame off the rack has always felt like hitting the fashion jackpot.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Sounds like a rounding error, but the extra couple of percentage points of creamy fat is what really intensifies the flavor.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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But, really, this is a volume business.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Artisanal work of this caliber is rare air indeed—an heirloom object that appears to defy gravity but is firmly rooted in generations of savoir faire.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some pundits claim that social media is the equivalent to smoking cigarettes or illicit drugs, a common but false claim in technology moral panics (indeed such comparisons have been identified as a warning sign of misinformation).—
William Proctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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