as in honestly
to tell the truth
frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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Recent Examples of frankly
For now, these dissenters represent the best hope that a grassroots movement might instill some energy into the moribund and, frankly, embarrassing Democratic Party.
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Those price tags, which can run into the tens of thousands monthly, are out of reach of most Americans, frankly.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Old Navy has, quite frankly, been popping off lately.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
Thanks to some impressive veteran players, the culture in the dressing room seems more healthy, frankly, than ever.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Those price tags, which can run into the tens of thousands monthly, are out of reach of most Americans, frankly.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Old Navy has, quite frankly, been popping off lately.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
Thanks to some impressive veteran players, the culture in the dressing room seems more healthy, frankly, than ever.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankly
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The silky set-up was delivered by… honestly, who else would to be? Miami is suitably loaded with international stars eager to play alongside Messi.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Address their concerns openly and honestly, highlighting AI as a tool for empowerment, not replacement.—
Puneet Gaur,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Some oils do indeed make your hair look and feel greasy by just coating the hair shaft, but others like tsubaki seed oil, actually penetrate the cuticle and melt into the hair.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Feeling understood can actually buffer against conflict’s negative effects, reinforcing emotional security and connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In a new interview, the Oscar-winning director discussed who really inspired the egomaniacal politician Kenneth Marshall, portrayed by Ruffalo.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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If rooting for a major-league team can feel like going to a really upmarket McDonalds, minor-league sports give that beloved local pizza joint.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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If that's indeed the case, Mark and Gemma might be integral to the project as their connection seems to have been one of true love and the show has given us many hints that, despite Lumon's best efforts, love transcends severance.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, when the sun burps out a cloud of plasma called a coronal mass ejection (CME), PUNCH can determine the CME's exact trajectory and velocity, following the CME all the way through the inner solar system and towards Earth (if it's indeed headed to us).—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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