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 And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 And the journeys that people have taken on the Mississippi River since time immemorial, frankly, is really astounding. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026 After a minute, surveillance helicopters could be heard overhead, the spectacle of sheer joy mixing with the vibes of assassination-worthy leaders in a surreal and, frankly, slightly uncomfortable way. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Use Campaign Checkpoints To Improve Performance Too often, there are workflow aspects in campaigns that could have been optimized or frankly don't offer much impact. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frankly

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Professionals who communicate honestly, understand emotions, recognize their unique value, and consistently earn trust will thrive.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Budget honestly for a setup that typically runs $500 to $2,000 before recurring feed and bedding costs.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of honestly

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For more on how to build a yard your dog will actually use, check out this guide to dog-friendly backyard features worth investing in.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Looking forward to next season, Lind isn’t giving out any spoilers, but says audiences will learn more about how much Oreana has actually known about the family business, and will settle into a new role in it.

— William Earl, Variety, 6 July 2026

Definition of actually

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However, none of them will really turn heads like the Tetra, or offer anything resembling a rear suspension.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Here is everything to know about how common anxiety in dogs really is, what the research says about scent work and how to start using it at home.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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