honestly

Example Sentences

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But honestly, no — it was a full circle moment in my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“It was a place where you could go and look at innovative things, you could try them out — and honestly, the stores don’t feel that way anymore,” Saunders said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

I link the onset of my SD to my intubation rather than my profession, but honestly, I can’t be sure if that’s what caused it.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

A system trained to get tangled in lies will never be as capable as one trained to engage honestly with reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

I shake my head because, honestly, I don’t.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray