as in frankly
to tell the truth
honestly, I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about
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Recent Examples of honestly
And honestly, the better-tasting water has encouraged me to drink more water now.
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Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Without the light tropical boost from rum, the coconut water is flat and dull and honestly a little gross.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Parents of older teenagers transitioning into adulthood should listen and answer questions honestly and directly about gun safety.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Without the light tropical boost from rum, the coconut water is flat and dull and honestly a little gross.
—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Parents of older teenagers transitioning into adulthood should listen and answer questions honestly and directly about gun safety.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
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Open walls always beat closed clubs and quite frankly, are a lot more fun.
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That takes a great deal of knowledge, patience, and faith, frankly, to push through the challenges.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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But this mileage may vary in another state; for instance, a charging order application in California and several other states does indeed operate to put a temporary lien on the debtor's interest.
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The heyday of the Hudson Valley Mall—and indeed the American shopping mall itself—is long gone.
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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