Examples of frankly in a Sentence
You can speak frankly to us.
frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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These new kicks will go perfectly with your favorite team's City Connect jerseys and hats on game day, or quite frankly, with any outfit.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The film deals frankly with Joel’s addictions, and how what saved him was probably his obsession with his songcraft.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2025
When Mamdani announced his run last October, he (and, frankly, anyone else without the last name Cuomo) was considered a dark horse in the race.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 June 2025
The episode marks a meaningful pivot for Garcia’s character, who until now has been oh-so-serious –and, frankly, a bit of an obstacle for the BAU.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 June 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The film deals frankly with Joel’s addictions, and how what saved him was probably his obsession with his songcraft.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2025
When Mamdani announced his run last October, he (and, frankly, anyone else without the last name Cuomo) was considered a dark horse in the race.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 June 2025
The episode marks a meaningful pivot for Garcia’s character, who until now has been oh-so-serious –and, frankly, a bit of an obstacle for the BAU.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 June 2025
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankly. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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frankly
adverb
frank·ly
ˈfraŋ-klē 
1
: in a frank manner
you can speak frankly to us
2
: to tell the truth
frankly, I don't think it's wise
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