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
Pierzynski was admittedly nervous going into the meeting.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Qualifying by right for an admittedly larger World Cup is also a step in the right direction.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Alcock was admittedly tempted to sneak back over to House of the Dragon just to see what her alma mater production was up to, but as number one on the call sheet for the DC Studios event film, her dance card was quite full.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who worked for both William and Prince Harry from 2005 to 2013, was admittedly nervous leading up to the couple's 2011 ceremony.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Qualifying by right for an admittedly larger World Cup is also a step in the right direction.
—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Alcock was admittedly tempted to sneak back over to House of the Dragon just to see what her alma mater production was up to, but as number one on the call sheet for the DC Studios event film, her dance card was quite full.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who worked for both William and Prince Harry from 2005 to 2013, was admittedly nervous leading up to the couple's 2011 ceremony.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
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Open walls always beat closed clubs and quite frankly, are a lot more fun.
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That takes a great deal of knowledge, patience, and faith, frankly, to push through the challenges.
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Professionals who communicate honestly, understand emotions, recognize their unique value, and consistently earn trust will thrive.
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Budget honestly for a setup that typically runs $500 to $2,000 before recurring feed and bedding costs.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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After having watched a few replays, Claus, indeed, showed Balogun a red card.
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Sauced is indeed coming back, this time in a much larger space.
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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