as in honestly
to tell the truth
frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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Recent Examples of frankly
And, frankly, James Comey is one of the main culprits in undermining the public's trust in agencies like the FBI.
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ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
The liquid itself is, quite frankly, spectacular.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
Rookie extensions looming This is frankly a more intriguing and immediate storyline than Jokic’s extension delay, but Christian Braun and Peyton Watson just aren’t going to make national news headlines in the same way.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Some who spoke most frankly about their generation’s fears of vulnerability had already managed to overcome their own anxieties to pursue something more serious.
—Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
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ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
The liquid itself is, quite frankly, spectacular.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
Rookie extensions looming This is frankly a more intriguing and immediate storyline than Jokic’s extension delay, but Christian Braun and Peyton Watson just aren’t going to make national news headlines in the same way.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Some who spoke most frankly about their generation’s fears of vulnerability had already managed to overcome their own anxieties to pursue something more serious.
—Molly Langmuir, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frankly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankly
Adverb
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Zulay’s handheld frother is honestly a steal for under $10.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
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So, the finale's last-ditch plot twist that few saw coming (or, honestly, asked for) was enough to place Asylum in the second spot on our list, though not without a good fight.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Strahm had just retired the right-handed hitting Mookie Betts and has actually been better against right-handers than lefties this season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle said the Middle Eastern nation is actually more suitable for stand-up than the United States.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then something really beautiful happens.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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There is still a lot more to come from Thiaw, but the early signs are very promising indeed.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The real-life Hartley did indeed disappear from La Crosse County in 1954, more than two hours from Gein's home in Waushara County.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankly. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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