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
A couple notes to future Survivor players, from a guy who’s admittedly quarterbacking from his couch: Hide or bury your advantages!
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
There admittedly aren’t many of this latter group; but likely enough to sink any party-line legislation Speaker Johnson has in mind.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
This admittedly classic song has cropped up in conversation after featuring on the dressing-room playlist, which is overseen by midfielder Ollie Rathbone, following last month’s win at Mansfield Town.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
The crew, even with their admittedly miserable head colds, tested spacecraft system, made several more live broadcasts to the public, and performed a simulated version of the docking maneuver that would link the Command Service Module with the Lunar Module on its way back up from the Moon.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
There admittedly aren’t many of this latter group; but likely enough to sink any party-line legislation Speaker Johnson has in mind.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
This admittedly classic song has cropped up in conversation after featuring on the dressing-room playlist, which is overseen by midfielder Ollie Rathbone, following last month’s win at Mansfield Town.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
The crew, even with their admittedly miserable head colds, tested spacecraft system, made several more live broadcasts to the public, and performed a simulated version of the docking maneuver that would link the Command Service Module with the Lunar Module on its way back up from the Moon.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
Adverb
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The prospect of Argentina taking on the likes of Spain, France or Germany in the latter rounds of the World Cup next summer is quite frankly mouth-watering.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Also, frankly, some toddlers have a princess phase no matter how much parents might try to avoid it.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Yet the fundamentals of crisis leadership remain consistent: make decisions quickly, communicate honestly, protect people, limit damage and chart a path back to stability.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But honestly, that kind of self-confidence is on brand for the intergalactic motorcycle-riding bounty hunter.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 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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But combining data across domains with different standards is really tricky.—
Bradley Wade Bishop,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Will Congress and the American people really stand by and let this happen?—
Michael Eric Siegel,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many felt that the mother-in-law was indeed being presumptuous.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittedly. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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