as in frankly
to tell the truth
admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that
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Recent Examples of admittedly
While Kallenbach admittedly spent many of her early years striving for perfection in the kitchen, her philosophy has since changed.
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Tesla’s Supercharger network is admittedly excellent and convenient.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
John Daly has admittedly lived an interesting life both on and off the course.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The Illini took a few blowout losses in February and March (to admittedly strong opponents in Maryland, Duke, Wisconsin and Michigan State).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Tesla’s Supercharger network is admittedly excellent and convenient.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
John Daly has admittedly lived an interesting life both on and off the course.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The Illini took a few blowout losses in February and March (to admittedly strong opponents in Maryland, Duke, Wisconsin and Michigan State).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
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Per the inimitable Nicole Kidman, movies have a unique power to provoke intense emotions, and frankly that may be all that’s separating us from the looming robots at this point.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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Split Fiction takes everything the studio has learned from those games and expanded on it in the most creative and frankly jubilant way imaginable.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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During interviews, communicate the company culture and expectations honestly.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just seeing the excitement of Chicago for both of us, honestly, was really cool at that time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The first song written was actually the first song released.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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This little clutch was worn by Elizabeth Taylor, and this actually sold at her original estate auction in 2011.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Part of the invitation design, and part of the idea of curating your event, also includes really fun attire recommendations.—
Maria Ward,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our crew was really amazing, and the cast was wonderful to work with.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Sky Gen 2: Set-Up Upgrade 6: set-up is very quick indeed.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Whitfield’s men do, indeed, return after dark, bolstered by fire and scarier guns.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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