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Recent Examples of candidly
In a statement posted on Instagram yesterday, the singer spoke candidly about her strained relationship with her parents and sister.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Modern audiences, especially younger generations, are drawn to leaders who show self-awareness, acknowledge uncertainty and speak candidly about challenges.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Shaboozey, clad in jeans, a black waistcoat and hat, continued to speak candidly about his ancestry.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
Zeschuk candidly admits that the brewery is not yet profitable.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The fashion designer and author, 40, spoke with Spread the Jelly and candidly opened up about her struggles with infertility.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Put candidly, the Democrats’ plan for those four states is ambitious—but the trends are on their side.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Being able to ask questions and talk candidly with someone who understands finances and who has regular office hours down the street has been priceless.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The Mean Girls actress candidly discussed the importance of the Academy Awards during an interview with The New Yorker, and gave a surprising response when asked if winning an Oscar was important to her.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Modern audiences, especially younger generations, are drawn to leaders who show self-awareness, acknowledge uncertainty and speak candidly about challenges.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Shaboozey, clad in jeans, a black waistcoat and hat, continued to speak candidly about his ancestry.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
Zeschuk candidly admits that the brewery is not yet profitable.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The fashion designer and author, 40, spoke with Spread the Jelly and candidly opened up about her struggles with infertility.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Put candidly, the Democrats’ plan for those four states is ambitious—but the trends are on their side.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Being able to ask questions and talk candidly with someone who understands finances and who has regular office hours down the street has been priceless.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The Mean Girls actress candidly discussed the importance of the Academy Awards during an interview with The New Yorker, and gave a surprising response when asked if winning an Oscar was important to her.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidly
Adverb
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The opportunity wasn’t lost on Shula, the rock-solid legend who sat afterward at his locker, openly crying, in a manner that stunned Dolphins personnel.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Online, conservatives have threatened to boycott the Super Bowl and the NFL more broadly, with influential voices like Newsmax host Greg Kelly and Tomi Lahren openly criticizing the league for choosing Bad Bunny as the performer.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But honestly, the Warriors also bore little resemblance to the dynasty of that era.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The New York Times writer who tried this test nearly 20 years after it was developed answered honestly and thoughtfully, then … fell in love.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The thought frankly is leaving me a little breathless.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Mamdani was wrong and frankly rude to skip Friday’s investiture of the new Catholic archbishop of New York, Ronald Hicks.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The appeals on stage spoke forthrightly about God, usually in explicitly Christian terms.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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This absolute confidentiality helps give penitents the confidence to approach confession forthrightly, without holding back.—
Timothy Gabrielli,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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If the baldly stated white supremacism that now fills up my X feed is any guide, that reborn entity drank lots of raw milk and grew up with strong bones and teeth.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Feb. 2026
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The experience felt impersonal and baldly promotional.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The love songs that set its mood are unreservedly sexy and most of all funny — including that dirty ‘Wood’ — expressing genuine affection and delight.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The answer, quite straightforwardly, is no.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Technology and safety feature functionality are presented straightforwardly.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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However, the general principle is plainly false.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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If Congress fails to impeach, convict and remove a president who so plainly disregards constitutional limits, our democracy may not survive the damage.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Candidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidly. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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