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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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Kelly: Honestly, it’s a little different, but it’s not that far off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Honestly, production is going to grow by a couple of hundred thousand barrels incrementally, but it will require a significant turnaround.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"Honestly, I say enough war. We hope that the war doesn't resume. There are still attacks until now," says Samah, a displaced mother in Gaza City.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"Honestly, I wouldn't expect it to happen here of all places," she said.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Honestly, how well can you know your cousin’s girlfriend’s friend’s sister?

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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