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honestly

[on-ist-lee] / ˈɒn ɪst li /
ADVERB
in an honest manner
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ADVERB
really
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Which, honestly, is sometimes all you want in a TV show.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

“He’s never been in trouble. He’s never not taken his meds. He’s been a role model honestly for other clients in the program,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

"Decisions of state are not made by one person alone, and they cannot be judged honestly by isolating one moment from the whole crisis," she said.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

"I think it's a benefit of my obsessive personality, honestly," says Gavin.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

I bite my lip as she says the last part, because I honestly never thought about everyone else when I was busy trying to break a record.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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