as in honest
being in the habit of telling the truth
a truthful youngster who wouldn't just make up a story like that
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Recent Examples of truthful
Unfortunately, in our legal system, anyone can file a lawsuit alleging anything, truthful or not, and then hide behind litigation privilege to justify the most salacious allegations, no matter how untrue and untested.
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Rachel Desantis,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Because there was a feeding frenzy, there were a lot of people that were not truthful.
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Steve Dollar,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
But Brooks clearly understands that such stereotyping is best countered with truthful, vulnerable performances, not some concept that fights the material.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
But then, that wouldn’t have been very truthful, says creator Sam Levinson.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Rachel Desantis,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Because there was a feeding frenzy, there were a lot of people that were not truthful.
—
Steve Dollar,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
But Brooks clearly understands that such stereotyping is best countered with truthful, vulnerable performances, not some concept that fights the material.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
But then, that wouldn’t have been very truthful, says creator Sam Levinson.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for truthful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthful
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.
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During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthful. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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