honestly

Example Sentences

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But honestly, in another decade or so, we might feel profoundly different and start wondering why we didn’t try these crazy-sounding methods a lot sooner.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Katha Pollitt, who wrote a column for the Nation, is honestly the only prominent feminist writer whose name I remember regularly seeing in the pages of newspapers and magazines.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“I mean, honestly I don’t look at them as freshmen,” said Lloyd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"But I also remember standing ready to take kick-off at 2-2 and honestly believing that we'd score again."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“Huh,” Jack said, honestly impressed that the bridle actually worked.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley