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Recent Examples of candidly
In her interview for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, Stewart candidly shared her perspective on the topic of aging.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Joachim Trier left San Sebastian Film Festival attendees in awe at an event Sunday morning where the Sentimental Value director spoke candidly and eloquently about his career.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
In her memoir, Harris candidly discussed her vice presidential search and the field of candidates, including Shapiro.
—Surina Venkat, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Nick Cannon is speaking candidly on his decision to have 12 children with six different women.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Dane, 52, has spoken candidly about his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
In the documentary, friends and family candidly spoke about the struggles Candy went through in the final years of his life.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Clifton Powell has once again spoken candidly about his issues with Spike Lee, doubling down on past remarks while stressing that his criticism is rooted in business and not personal dislike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Speaking candidly with them about money may be the next natural step for the relationship.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Joachim Trier left San Sebastian Film Festival attendees in awe at an event Sunday morning where the Sentimental Value director spoke candidly and eloquently about his career.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
In her memoir, Harris candidly discussed her vice presidential search and the field of candidates, including Shapiro.
—Surina Venkat, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Nick Cannon is speaking candidly on his decision to have 12 children with six different women.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Dane, 52, has spoken candidly about his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
In the documentary, friends and family candidly spoke about the struggles Candy went through in the final years of his life.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Clifton Powell has once again spoken candidly about his issues with Spike Lee, doubling down on past remarks while stressing that his criticism is rooted in business and not personal dislike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Speaking candidly with them about money may be the next natural step for the relationship.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidly
Adverb
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Korean Cinema’s Crisis Was the Headline Far from being whispered about in corridors, Korean cinema’s crisis was front and center throughout BIFF, with industry leaders using the platform to openly diagnose challenges and seek solutions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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Either way, Bondi has set the stage for presidents to openly use the department to prosecute their political enemies, in a move that could come back to haunt Republicans if Democrats take control of the White House.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But maybe the two of them deserved each other, honestly.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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This pregnancy has been amazing, honestly.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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What is most appealing about YoungBoy is that his music, quite frankly, is the sound of a man who is very much not well.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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And so, frankly, is this city, built on the idea of freedom and the offer of sanctuary to those fleeing persecution elsewhere.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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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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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Enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens are easier to clean straightforwardly with dish soap and warm water than their uncoated counterparts.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Notwithstanding its elaborately disordered presentation, the film’s more straightforwardly biographical material contains few surprises.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the trailer, Morgan (Justine Lupe) puts it plainly for her and Joanne's podcast listeners.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Never mind that the Constitution very plainly says Congressional districts are to be drawn once every 10 years, just after the Census, and intended to last the full 10 years.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Candidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidly. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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