Thesaurus results for HONESTLY

honestly

adverb

ˈä-nəst-lē

Definition of honestly

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 This look features a deep red wine shade that’s perfect for fall and winter but honestly looks gorgeous any time of year. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026 If your kitchen could use a little refresh (and honestly, whose couldn’t) Amazon just gave you 15 great reasons to go ahead. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 But when certainty is the one thing nobody can honestly offer, certainty gets invented. — Katrine Wallace, STAT, 15 July 2026 Since my job needs me on social media so much, this was honestly the most useful part. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for honestly

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Firmer than rib eye but just as rich and, frankly, more consistently well-marbled than most other cuts, it can be cooked like steak (to medium or medium-rare), or braised to full shreddy-ness.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
However, the pressure is on both Smith and the Jets, quite frankly, to produce in 2026.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026

Definition of frankly

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While rumors initially claimed ICE was targeting fans, OutKick confirmed at the time that the personnel was actually California Border Control agents conducting routine operations unrelated to local sweeps.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Also, with the Pacers being hard capped and only having 14 players signed to standard contracts, their two-way signees may actually be needed this season.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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Mainoo, sitting on the bench, could be forgiven for wondering if Tuchel had really watched his matches in the second half of last season.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
There are so many extras and cast members, the lighting was really complicated, and I was being followed by a spotlight all the time.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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