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 Chiefs’ blowout win over the Ravens was only a small part of it.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
But there’s honestly no way to know who was right.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
That was honestly the nicest thing ever, so thank you.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Jumping into wigs can honestly feel overwhelming.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
But there’s honestly no way to know who was right.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
That was honestly the nicest thing ever, so thank you.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Jumping into wigs can honestly feel overwhelming.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
Adverb
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The only people who write him letters are serial killers who adore him, especially serial killers who were portrayed on the Netflix series Mindhunter (which Monster, for some reason, takes a swipe at with a frankly exhausting, metatextual parody).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, on Kimmel or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
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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Microphone Deal The Razer Seiren Mini is a simple-to-use microphone for streaming or podcasting that actually sounds really good.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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There’ve been some really, really nice artists who’ve told me about their lives and given me advice, but the people who’ve helped me the most navigating all this have been my family.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 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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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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