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
On the positive, server trends admittedly appear very solid, and client share gains continue.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
So Canada has been, admittedly, a defense laggard for a long time.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The menu is polished but cozy, with a sprawling raw bar and a mouthwatering assortment of homemade biscuits and breads—admittedly, my favorite part.
—Air Mail, 31 Jan. 2026
Apples are typically thought of as fall fruits, and admittedly, harvest usually ends in October or November.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
So Canada has been, admittedly, a defense laggard for a long time.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The menu is polished but cozy, with a sprawling raw bar and a mouthwatering assortment of homemade biscuits and breads—admittedly, my favorite part.
—Air Mail, 31 Jan. 2026
Apples are typically thought of as fall fruits, and admittedly, harvest usually ends in October or November.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for admittedly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
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The thought frankly is leaving me a little breathless.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Mamdani was wrong and frankly rude to skip Friday’s investiture of the new Catholic archbishop of New York, Ronald Hicks.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But honestly, the Warriors also bore little resemblance to the dynasty of that era.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The New York Times writer who tried this test nearly 20 years after it was developed answered honestly and thoughtfully, then … fell in love.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But the fact that Sweden is actually healthier than expected definitely makes this a closer race.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Today, search is driven by artificial intelligence that tries to interpret what’s actually in your photos and videos.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Where this dish really lacks is in the flavor department, which was just pretty underwhelming.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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What a dietitian really recommends When thinking about how to advise clients, Mokari is very aware that what works for someone’s health and lifestyle is going to be individual to them.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Afterward Knight, playing in her fifth Olympics, suggested that the virus may indeed be her team’s most dangerous foe in Milan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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If anyone was wondering why the singer barely moved while performing and appeared to be carried off the stage, the gown, while indeed stunning, weighed kilos in the double-digit range.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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