honestly
adverb
hon·est·ly
ˈä-nəst-lē 
Examples of honestly in a Sentence
Officials counted the votes honestly.
The bank has always dealt honestly with me.
I can honestly say that I have never seen that man before today.
He spoke honestly about the mistakes he had made.
She honestly believes that she has been mistreated.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
This assault threatens our ability to think critically, remember our past honestly, and imagine a future that is not dictated by the state.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
What to See Umbria comes by its moniker honestly.
—John Skelton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for honestly
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“Honestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honestly. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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honestly
adverb
hon·est·ly
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