honestly

Example Sentences

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“When I first came out with the injury, I was pretty devastated. I was honestly feeling the worst,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That has been really hopeful, honestly, just realizing how people can’t be labeled in the way that you might try to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"The stage has changed, but honestly, I just want to win."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"Oh wow," I said to myself, because I honestly hadn't expected it.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Lucky for me, she believed it was an accident—which it honestly was.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan