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
So to be able to work with directors who are at the top of their game right now, and being able to play these characters that are so disparate, is a dream come true for me, honestly.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This ensures that risks are priced in honestly rather than hidden beneath layers of financial engineering.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Since its development, the internet has never developed a satisfactory way to ensure that a counterparty will act honestly.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
My current music collection has a lot of A bit of everything honestly.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This ensures that risks are priced in honestly rather than hidden beneath layers of financial engineering.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Since its development, the internet has never developed a satisfactory way to ensure that a counterparty will act honestly.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
My current music collection has a lot of A bit of everything honestly.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for honestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honestly
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And, frankly, because of the fires, many couldn’t care less about awards season, except that the season’s ecosystem represents thousands of jobs.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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The transparent assessment is, frankly, refreshing.Essence, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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None of the nominees have actually won a BAFTA before.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
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And understanding that as a patient, yes, there are side effects around treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The 'last really windy day' amid LA wildfires Firefighters are working to get control of two massive wildfires that have decimated the Los Angeles area and caused thousands to evacuate.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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That’s largely thanks to its dual rubber roller brushes, which can really dig into the carpet with greater friction to loosen up those hairs and other stubborn debris.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps there was indeed some rust with Hurts returning after missing two games in concussion protocol.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Aero name implies something a bit lighter and more mobile; indeed, this is a slimmer laptop with a lower power ceiling.& Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honestly. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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