Examples of honestly in a Sentence
Officials counted the votes honestly.
The bank has always dealt honestly with me.
I can honestly say that I have never seen that man before today.
He spoke honestly about the mistakes he had made.
She honestly believes that she has been mistreated.
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But honestly, how much further down is there to go?
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Both understood that describing the human condition honestly is a first step in confronting injustice.
—The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
And, honestly, Sherman was very impressed by Poehler’s work ethic.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
This Tribune article proves that when situations are honestly investigated and facts come to light, no matter who is the subject, change can happen for the good of all.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Both understood that describing the human condition honestly is a first step in confronting injustice.
—The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
And, honestly, Sherman was very impressed by Poehler’s work ethic.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
This Tribune article proves that when situations are honestly investigated and facts come to light, no matter who is the subject, change can happen for the good of all.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honestly. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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honestly
adverb
hon·est·ly
ˈän-əst-lē 
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