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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That is, being able to share openly and honestly about their inner worlds.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025 -
But honestly, hydrating your face with moisturizer is really important.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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Roses signifies that which is often pushed off but is frankly just as necessary in that same life.—
Zahir Janmohamed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2025
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Barack Obama and Joe Biden, frankly, aided and abetted Iran's nuclear program.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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Failures that are particularly funny or noteworthy might receive some attention, but the majority of content is designed to talk about how the user is learning, growing or succeeding in some way—even if that isn’t actually happening.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Juventus have announced a new contract with kit manufacturer Adidas — which, contrary to general trends in elite football, is actually worth less in real terms than their last one.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Take out the magic of enjoying it at the Happiest Place on Earth, and those hard, sorbet-like cups really missed the mark for many Disney fans.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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What really sets these places apart, though, is the guest experience.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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