arguably
adverb
ar·gu·ably
ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē 
Examples of arguably in a Sentence
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Despite the recent change in the tone of economic news coverage, the broad narrative of the past few years is arguably still awry.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2024
Downey’s Iron Man met his fate in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame in what was arguably the most emotionally devastating moment in the 33-film Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, film lovers should be so lucky as to see another golden age to rival either the ’30s or the ’70s — despite the traumatic social upheaval that arguably triggered both.
—David Kipen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
But the viral trend– touting the ability to define a more prominent jaw– is arguably the most controversial facial optimization technique in history.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Wilson is arguably the shining star of Staley’s career as a coach, going onto win back-to-back WNBA titles and two WNBA MVP awards since moving to the professional game.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
So when the fog of war is thick, the presence of impartial people trained in fact-checking and scrutiny (journalists) is arguably even more important.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024
Hurley has built UConn in arguably the best two-way team of a generation, and the Huskies showed off both sides in their closing flourish.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Even Philip Johnson’s arguably more famous Glass House took its cues from Farnsworth, as Johnson readily acknowledged.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2024
Downey’s Iron Man met his fate in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame in what was arguably the most emotionally devastating moment in the 33-film Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, film lovers should be so lucky as to see another golden age to rival either the ’30s or the ’70s — despite the traumatic social upheaval that arguably triggered both.
—David Kipen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
But the viral trend– touting the ability to define a more prominent jaw– is arguably the most controversial facial optimization technique in history.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Wilson is arguably the shining star of Staley’s career as a coach, going onto win back-to-back WNBA titles and two WNBA MVP awards since moving to the professional game.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
So when the fog of war is thick, the presence of impartial people trained in fact-checking and scrutiny (journalists) is arguably even more important.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024
Hurley has built UConn in arguably the best two-way team of a generation, and the Huskies showed off both sides in their closing flourish.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Even Philip Johnson’s arguably more famous Glass House took its cues from Farnsworth, as Johnson readily acknowledged.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1871, in the meaning defined above
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“Arguably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguably. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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