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
Both Ulf and Jenny speak honestly in the series about their frustrations with Linn’s increasing refusal to be in the spotlight as Ace of Base’s star continued to rise in the mid-’90s, forcing Jenny to become the band’s sole frontwoman.
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John Russell, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The caramel teaches you how to cook down sugars without fear, and the apples are honestly just a super solid cooked apple recipe.
—Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
My relationship with jungle has honestly grown so much.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
But the episode had a range of reactions to Cavallari's honestly policy this time.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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John Russell, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The caramel teaches you how to cook down sugars without fear, and the apples are honestly just a super solid cooked apple recipe.
—Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
My relationship with jungle has honestly grown so much.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
But the episode had a range of reactions to Cavallari's honestly policy this time.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
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And frankly, the pace of learning has never seemed faster.Robert Logemann, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The endless array of wine gadgets and kitschy paraphernalia out there can be overwhelming, and frankly, not all of it is bound to be useful or appreciated.Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to strengthening the right muscles to avoid this condition from worsening, the toe separators have actually helped to reduce the bunion all together.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
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But do dogs actually need interaction with their own species?Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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But, amusingly, there’s really no characterization at all.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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But, still, there are lessons from this study that can apply to any holiday, or really, any day in general.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Food prices have indeed soared since the onset of the Covid pandemic in the spring of 2020, rising 23% overall during that period, much of which has coincided with President Joe Biden's tenure in the White House.Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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But there is indeed something that speaks to me: Their life is uncluttered.Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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