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in a direct, open, and sincere way, without trying to hide facts or soften the truth
- He admitted candidly that he had no idea what to do next.
- They discussed their frustrations candidly during the meeting.
- Candidly, I don't think this project has any future.
- She candidly revealed her past mistakes in the interview.
- The manager answered the question candidly, without dodging.
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in an unposed, natural, or spontaneous way, especially in photography or filming
- The photographer captured the bride candidly during a quiet moment.
- He was filmed candidly, laughing with friends at the café.
- They moved candidly through the crowd, unnoticed by the camera.
- She documented life on the streets candidly, preserving raw emotion.
- The dog was photographed candidly as it chased its tail.
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in a fair-minded and unbiased manner
- The panel judged each entry candidly, regardless of reputation.
- We must assess the risks candidly and not emotionally.
- Candidly weighing the evidence, the jury returned a fair verdict.
- He reviewed the film candidly, not letting hype affect him.
- They looked at their own roles in the failure candidly and took responsibility.
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