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
The brand sources its whiskey from other distilleries, but in 2022 it was announced that Pernod would build a dedicated distillery and warehouses for the brand, proof of its success and belief in the future of American whiskey (which, admittedly, is currently facing some headwinds).
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Questions will, and admittedly should, also be asked about Warfare’s politics.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Postseason play in the AFC has admittedly been a different story, though, as the Chiefs have represented this conference in five of the last six Super Bowls.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Less training time admittedly, but extended analysis sessions are thought to sharpen players’ concentration.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Questions will, and admittedly should, also be asked about Warfare’s politics.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Postseason play in the AFC has admittedly been a different story, though, as the Chiefs have represented this conference in five of the last six Super Bowls.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Less training time admittedly, but extended analysis sessions are thought to sharpen players’ concentration.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
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That’s a shaky accomplishment to be proud of, frankly.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The key to success often lies in effective marketing, but for many writers, the thought of self-promotion is overwhelming, confusing, and, frankly, unappealing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Just seeing the excitement of Chicago for both of us, honestly, was really cool at that time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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During interviews, communicate the company culture and expectations honestly.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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My private position is that a sprinkling of gratitude and forgiveness in the cosmos of entrepreneurship and deal-making actually improves your negotiating skills and the outcomes.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Will Zalatoris Should Zalatoris really be considered a sleeper if he’s competed three times at the Masters and finished in the top 10 in each of them?—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And that has really been different from a lot of these other aspiring autocrats in recent years.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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And indeed, there are few of its peers with the ambition to create art on this scale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Discovering a galaxy without dark matter is indeed perplexing, like finding a shadow without a source.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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