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Recent Examples of candidly
Nick Cannon is speaking candidly on his decision to have 12 children with six different women.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Dane, 52, has spoken candidly about his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
In the documentary, friends and family candidly spoke about the struggles Candy went through in the final years of his life.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Clifton Powell has once again spoken candidly about his issues with Spike Lee, doubling down on past remarks while stressing that his criticism is rooted in business and not personal dislike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Speaking candidly with them about money may be the next natural step for the relationship.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Norma Avelar documented her plastic surgery journey on TikTok and candidly told her audience that her recovery wasn't easy.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the two were chatting during the makeover, Jones candidly asked about the status of her State Fair booth application.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
During the more than two-hour conversation, Swift and Kelce spoke candidly while sitting side-by-side, providing rare insights into their relationship.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Dane, 52, has spoken candidly about his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
In the documentary, friends and family candidly spoke about the struggles Candy went through in the final years of his life.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Clifton Powell has once again spoken candidly about his issues with Spike Lee, doubling down on past remarks while stressing that his criticism is rooted in business and not personal dislike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Speaking candidly with them about money may be the next natural step for the relationship.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Norma Avelar documented her plastic surgery journey on TikTok and candidly told her audience that her recovery wasn't easy.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the two were chatting during the makeover, Jones candidly asked about the status of her State Fair booth application.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
During the more than two-hour conversation, Swift and Kelce spoke candidly while sitting side-by-side, providing rare insights into their relationship.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidly
Adverb
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But Moscow has openly rejected proposals from Kyiv’s European allies to contribute to a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a ceasefire deal is finalized.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a first-person essay published in Sports Illustrated in 2013, Collins wrote about his sexuality and became the first openly gay player in any of the four major North American men's professional sports leagues.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That alone really is the world to me, honestly.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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The pic honestly wouldn't look too out of place if scattered among a bunch of Waterworld behind-the-scenes photos, which is surprising given Star Wars' general avoidance of nautical fare in live action.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The results are frankly stunning.—
Rupesh Dabbir,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not with a life free of addiction but with a frankly humiliating Zyn habit.—
Reuven Perlman,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This absolute confidentiality helps give penitents the confidence to approach confession forthrightly, without holding back.—
Timothy Gabrielli,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
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His exile, rather than marginalizing him, gave him the rare platform from which to speak forthrightly.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Never mind that the Constitution very plainly says Congressional districts are to be drawn once every 10 years, just after the Census, and intended to last the full 10 years.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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This fight was mostly terrible, to put it plainly.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Candidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidly. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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