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
But honestly, that $270 off (in this economy) is hard to beat.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
But honestly, how much further down is there to go?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Both understood that describing the human condition honestly is a first step in confronting injustice.
—The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
This Tribune article proves that when situations are honestly investigated and facts come to light, no matter who is the subject, change can happen for the good of all.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
But honestly, how much further down is there to go?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Both understood that describing the human condition honestly is a first step in confronting injustice.
—The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
This Tribune article proves that when situations are honestly investigated and facts come to light, no matter who is the subject, change can happen for the good of all.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
Adverb
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Illinois cannot have an honest conversation about education funding without first speaking frankly about its pension problem.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Devers, meanwhile, possesses a 22nd-percentile sprint speed that frankly feels flattering.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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The Border Commandos, who control villages and smuggle cocaine along parts of Colombia's frontier with Ecuador, number about 1,000 fighters, thus only 10% of the group actually turned in weapons.—
John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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Tourism boards need to be far more aggressive about designing ecosystems that circulate tourist dollars into the hands of the people who actually birthed and molded the soil of the destination worth visiting.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Steve Toussaint said something really great.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Also, the experience of traveling with locals is something that really added to the experience.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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Accountant was indeed the most popular reply in our unscientific survey.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Yes, the injuries and absences often have clouded the overall contributions, but the contribution has been real and deserves recognition if this, indeed, is the endgame.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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