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You can speak frankly to us.
frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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And, frankly, because of the fires, many couldn’t care less about awards season, except that the season’s ecosystem represents thousands of jobs.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
The transparent assessment is, frankly, refreshing.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
When talent gets this right—witness Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals, or the frankly insane market for air-fryer books—people are propelled into the kitchen.
—Mina Holland, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
Continuing to give fewer than two dozen Democrats veto power over the state’s direction frankly belies those words.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
The transparent assessment is, frankly, refreshing.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
When talent gets this right—witness Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals, or the frankly insane market for air-fryer books—people are propelled into the kitchen.
—Mina Holland, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
Continuing to give fewer than two dozen Democrats veto power over the state’s direction frankly belies those words.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankly. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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frankly
adverb
frank·ly
ˈfraŋ-klē 
1
: in a frank manner
you can speak frankly to us
2
: to tell the truth
frankly, I don't think it's wise
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