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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What makes this more painful and truthful?
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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
Their relationship fractured after Thomas admitted to staging paparazzi photos ahead of the wedding and, according to Meghan, was not truthful with her about his communications with the press.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Romero pushed back on that idea, saying there are other kinds of interview techniques that authorities can use to help determine whether someone’s account is truthful.
—Jessica Schreifels, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2026
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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
Their relationship fractured after Thomas admitted to staging paparazzi photos ahead of the wedding and, according to Meghan, was not truthful with her about his communications with the press.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Romero pushed back on that idea, saying there are other kinds of interview techniques that authorities can use to help determine whether someone’s account is truthful.
—Jessica Schreifels, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 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 26 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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