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
It’s built for immersive gaming but honestly makes everything look cinematic, even spreadsheets.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The museum trip is lighthearted and honestly just such a beautiful moment between these two.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
And honestly, who can resist anything that pairs up dinosaurs and space?!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025
Clamps — There are honestly too many variations of clamps to name, from Cardellinis to Mafers, with each having a specific purpose, whether that be holding gels to lights or needing an item held in the perfect position.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The museum trip is lighthearted and honestly just such a beautiful moment between these two.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
And honestly, who can resist anything that pairs up dinosaurs and space?!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025
Clamps — There are honestly too many variations of clamps to name, from Cardellinis to Mafers, with each having a specific purpose, whether that be holding gels to lights or needing an item held in the perfect position.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
Adverb
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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.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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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
Adverb
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The Trump administration asserts that these demands to higher education institutions are aimed at curbing anti-semitism and discrimination against female athletes, but critics of such policies have accused them of actually being anti-Palestinian and anti-transgender athletes.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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For the record, Edward S may not be wholly sincere (or actually very satisfied).—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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No team besides the Pittsburgh Pirates is really out of the NL Central race, but the Cubs have the opportunity to really run away with it.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Could iPhones really cost $3,500? President Donald Trump is threatening a tariff of at least 25% on Apple if iPhones are not manufactured or built in the United States.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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United did indeed endure a nightmare campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League - its lowest-ever position since the league was launched in 1992 - and losing the Europa League final against Tottenham.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The removal of mask mandates ran counter to scientific evidence that masks did indeed reduce the spread of COVID.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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