as in honestly
to tell the truth
truthfully, I'd rather go to the amusement park than to the museum, but I'll go along with the rest of the group
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Pepa is honestly much more supportive than her nephew in her one-on-one conversation with Buck.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025 -
Learn more Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card The Venture X is a straightforward, well-rounded card for everyday use—for dining out or, honestly, whatever life brings.—
Chris Dong,
Saveur,
8 May 2025
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What was once a landscape often dominated by volume and aggressive tactics is quickly changing, driven by regulatory headwinds, increased consumer awareness and, frankly, the diminishing returns of outdated approaches.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Bars shouldn’t let people buy drinks for strangers and shouldn’t facilitate this very outdated—and quite frankly predatory—practice.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Bailey would actually drive contestants to their destination.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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For retailers, this analysis addresses the knowledge gap around how retailers actually monetize Sponsored Products ads and how various approaches impacts advertising revenue.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Audience reviews were polarized, but some people really loved it.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The Leafs look like a team right now that really needs its goalie to lead the way and keep games close, even if there’s a barrage of shots coming his way.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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