Thesaurus results for FRANKLY

frankly

adverb

ˈfraŋ-klē

Definition of frankly

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 Communications technologies are not the only factor (or frankly even the most important factor) shaping the exercise of power. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 Sources close to Al-Khelaifi, speaking anonymously in order to discuss proceedings frankly, pushed back strongly against the idea that PSG wholly opposed the bill. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Any agency whose main product is activity rather than thinking should be very nervous right now; frankly, some of them should have been nervous years ago. — Angelica Kopec, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The serious question of, frankly, human survival did not seem to interest them at all. — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frankly

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The program leader spoke honestly about the work and the difference philanthropic support could make.

— Karen Cochran, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The slip-ons have a clog-like feel, but the low-profile silhouette looks so luxurious—honestly, they could be mistaken for The Row.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of honestly

Adverb

In a visual presentation at their news conference, federal authorities alleged that 21 of the 28 people charged had actually voted.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
When people can’t easily find out how much water and power a site will use, or who actually benefits, politicians fill the gap with rhetoric.

— Adhum Carter Wolde-Lule, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

And to have this chance to see these birds is really thrilling.

— JOSEPH FREDERICK, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
In Our Opinion goes beyond the headlines to examine what decisions really mean, where policies succeed or fail, and what leaders should do next.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of really

Adverb

The week has indeed offered more drama than anything Netflix will put on its service this year.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Forty years after two powerful men met in Reykjavík, three women—indeed, three world leaders—came together to continue the conversation.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

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