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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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“I’m just honestly blessed to be able to say the number 40. But, yeah, that’s all I can say.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In part, this archetype, as Fiedler dubs it, reflects our literature’s recurrent failure to deal honestly with adult heterosexual love and its attendant responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Add scallions and sparkling water and, honestly, you have a fairly accurate snapshot of my emotional ecosystem.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

"If we did so, people would feel unable to answer those questions honestly and frankly," Jones said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Dr. Achebe was looking Coal dead in the eye, evenly, honestly.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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