arguably

adverb

ar·​gu·​ably ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē How to pronounce arguably (audio)
: as may be argued or shown by argument
an arguably effective strategy
used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true
He was arguably the greatest writer of his era.

Examples of arguably in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Gucci embraced a swaggering 1970s vibe for spring while Giorgio Armani, who arguably pioneered this languid look some four decades ago, appeared startlingly of the moment with much the same approach. Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2024 Nadella has arguably been the best corporate succession choice, regardless of industry, in years or perhaps decades. Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arguably 

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Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arguably was in 1871

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“Arguably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arguably. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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