truthful
adjective
truth·ful
ˈtrüth-fəl 
: telling or disposed to tell the truth
a truthful witness
truthfulness
noun
Examples of truthful in a Sentence
We were not entirely truthful with her about where we went last night.
I like keeping the house clean but, to be truthful, I hate vacuuming.
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Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices, and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition.
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Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
What makes this more painful and truthful?
—Kennedy French, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
What makes this more painful and truthful?
—Kennedy French, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
January 20 – February 18 This afternoon favors truthful words and choices.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for truthful
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truthful. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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truthful
adjective
truth·ful
ˈtrüth-fəl
: telling or being in the habit of telling the truth
truthfulness
noun
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