honestly

Example Sentences

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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

Fellow Dodger pitcher Tyler Glasnow went even farther, saying, “Since … coming in from the bullpen, he’s honestly one of the best pitchers I’ve ever seen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She says the pill has "honestly changed my life," but adds that the posts make her positive experience feel "invalidated" and have made her question whether she's making the right decision.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He operates as if he honestly believes we don’t need allies, as if the concept is antique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I honestly am, and I find it oddly comforting.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan