as in frankly
to tell the truth
admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that
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Recent Examples of admittedly
The Warriors have now – against an admittedly pillow-soft slate of opponents in the Wizards, Nets and Mavericks – run their winning streak to three games.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Zazie Beetz trained for months to pull off the admittedly jaw-dropping (and often jaw-shattering) fight sequences, and if every actor is now destined to become an action star for 15 minutes, the Atlanta veteran has earned her spotlight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The album documented how six individuals separated by COVID-19 could bring their disparate ideas together, but the result was admittedly disjointed among some standout moments.
—Chris Young, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
After a buzzy festival premiere, buyers’ screenings are planned in New York and Los Angeles, but have been admittedly slow-going as they are committed to asking buyers to watch The Screener in person.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Zazie Beetz trained for months to pull off the admittedly jaw-dropping (and often jaw-shattering) fight sequences, and if every actor is now destined to become an action star for 15 minutes, the Atlanta veteran has earned her spotlight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The album documented how six individuals separated by COVID-19 could bring their disparate ideas together, but the result was admittedly disjointed among some standout moments.
—Chris Young, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
After a buzzy festival premiere, buyers’ screenings are planned in New York and Los Angeles, but have been admittedly slow-going as they are committed to asking buyers to watch The Screener in person.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
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And it’s not just used for Bernheim—the 2025 Heritage Collection release was a 19-year-old wheat whiskey that was, frankly, fantastic.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mary Janes are typically associated with sweetness, but the pair above, frankly, didn’t get the memo.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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These days, balancing the press with writing is honestly a gift.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Which, honestly, only makes the whole thing funnier.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Marist’s Briggs Corona actually talked with football coaches from Iowa, Purdue, Fresno State and USC about playing that sport for them.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Well, the Iranians actually want to negotiate with Vice President Vance for a couple of reasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Best in the state, really, now that Name/Image/Likeness and the House ruling have helped suck the juice out of Air Force football under Troy Calhoun.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets found the wrong kind of déjà vu Sunday, losing a home game to the Boston Celtics that never really felt close.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The old woman’s face lit with recognition, and what, indeed, were the chances of this?—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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But, if those were indeed the priorities, they would have been reflected by the fans that showed up more than six hours before game time for the free fan festival the Angels throw before the home opener every year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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