honest
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In “SagradX,” Marquez’s body is documented vulnerably; easing into her own identity becoming a painfully honest artistic process, which the audience is now invited to watch.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 4, 2026
So did “House of the Dragon”! OK, to be honest, I found those less exciting than the magnificent pairing of Hannah Waddingham with Octavia Spencer in Prime Video’s “Ride or Die.”
From Salon β Sep. 4, 2026
Well, to be honest, it can be too late!
From MarketWatch β Sep. 2, 2026
“The Nepali authorities and the tour agency, they are being extremely honest with us, saying there’s only a percent chance of survival and that we have to move forward with our lives,” Agrawal said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
I couldn’t always say no—we had to take our turn to do weekend duties—and if I’m honest, the money helped.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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