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
The lead-up to this climax is long, frankly observed, and, at times, unexpectedly funny, as Samuel haltingly tries to assert dominance.
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Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Because frankly, WHOREible Decisions is better than any of these white h**s.
Mandii: Put it on record.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Joe Biden has now done the same, and frankly, most presidents do.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
This idea pulls us toward decisions that value our employees, our community, and frankly, our financial success.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Because frankly, WHOREible Decisions is better than any of these white h**s.
Mandii: Put it on record.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Joe Biden has now done the same, and frankly, most presidents do.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
This idea pulls us toward decisions that value our employees, our community, and frankly, our financial success.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for frankly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankly
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From the theme song to the Sunday night Reagan family dinners, it's been a fan-favorite since season one (and honestly could have creatively kept going).Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
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That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to strengthening the right muscles to avoid this condition from worsening, the toe separators have actually helped to reduce the bunion all together.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
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But do dogs actually need interaction with their own species?Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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But, amusingly, there’s really no characterization at all.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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But, still, there are lessons from this study that can apply to any holiday, or really, any day in general.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Food prices have indeed soared since the onset of the Covid pandemic in the spring of 2020, rising 23% overall during that period, much of which has coincided with President Joe Biden's tenure in the White House.Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Life without monarch butterflies would be poorer indeed.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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