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as in frankly
to tell the truth
forsooth, the rumor is true: this lovely lass and I are getting married!
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as in surely
without any question
you're getting married without a penny to your name—a pretty story forsooth!
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forsooth
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 -
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 hardworking forward will surely be heard from in Vancouver at some point this season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Still, that history is surely not like ours.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 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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But he was hired by the Yankees in 1949 and immediately led them to five straight World Series championships — a record that almost certainly never will be broken and launched him toward tying Joe McCarthy for the most in baseball history with seven.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Of the 10 million or so variations on the Negroni the Boulevardier is probably the oldest and almost certainly the best.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And roundabouts actually increase road capacity (30%-50%, according to Bryson).—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Maybe Mike Trout has actually unlocked something with his swing in the final weeks of the season.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Well folks, Cornbread Casserole sure ain’t that.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Light boxes represent the most run-friendly looks, and the Chiefs sure see a lot of affection there.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The 14-time Grammy winner’s official fan site, Taylor Nation, reshared the video on X and confirmed that Swift is indeed headed to 30 Rock for a visit with Meyers.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, teams such as Buffalo (4-0), AFC North rival Pittsburgh (3-1) and the 2-2 Chiefs (if Sunday’s showing was indeed a revival) have a chance to add to their edge over the Ravens.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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My niche is definitely the leg lift.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Barceló Maya Grand Resort Xpu-Ha, Mexico At Barceló Maya Grand Resort, bigger is definitely better.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Forsooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forsooth. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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