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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidly
Adverb
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And honestly, Evans’ hot takes rarely rise above room temperature.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025 -
As The Change Room panel spoke menopause—openly, honestly, and without shame.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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Zoning is difficult, and frankly, tourism reigns king.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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In the current repressive climate, the explanation is frankly unconvincing.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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“Candidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidly. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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