arguably

adverb

ar·​gu·​ably ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē How to pronounce arguably (audio)
: as may be argued or shown by argument
an arguably effective strategy
used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true
He was arguably the greatest writer of his era.

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Entering the climactic stage 20 as the in-form climber in the race, 43 seconds behind Isaac del Toro, the surprise 21-year-old wearer of the pink jersey, Carapaz was arguably favourite for the Maglia Rosa. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2025 Dark matter is arguably the unsung hero of these clusters, acting as the invisible glue that holds everything together through its gravitational influence. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025 The 42-year-old is well-known for being arguably the best hitting catcher of all time, but admits his golf game has a long way to go to catch up to his hitting prowess at the plate. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 One actor who has arguably sparked the most conversation about her youthful appearance has said very little about it: Lindsay Lohan. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for arguably

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arguably was in 1871

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“Arguably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguably. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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