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Recent Examples of candidly
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.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The mother-of-three has previously spoken candidly about her body image issues.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 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
This brings home the importance of honestly and candidly communicating portfolio support expectations.
—Ray Zhou, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
In one of her first interviews since her WWE release, Lacey Lane, known to fans as Kayden Carter, has spoken candidly about her creative frustrations with the company.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The mother-of-three has previously spoken candidly about her body image issues.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 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
This brings home the importance of honestly and candidly communicating portfolio support expectations.
—Ray Zhou, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
In one of her first interviews since her WWE release, Lacey Lane, known to fans as Kayden Carter, has spoken candidly about her creative frustrations with the company.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidly
Adverb
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Some parenting ideas such as talking openly about race and teaching kids to be proud of their culture seem helpful.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Parents can help by learning what content their kids see online, talking openly about these pressures, and guiding them toward healthy habits and safe choices.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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But tag-ins and assists are still essential and, honestly, easier than ever.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And frankly, the front office deserves criticism for that.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Put frankly, dismissing intention has boxed the ivory tower into a corner for its ability to handle difficult conversations relating to religion.—
Matthew Mayhew,
Forbes.com,
8 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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And Republicans are plainly worried about losing the chamber.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Much like her involvement in Newcastle’s 2021 takeover, Staveley might be the front for any future bid but would plainly not be the primary funder.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Candidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidly. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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