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
In Reality Check, executive producer Ken Mok defends many of the choices producers made by framing the show as a truthful exploration into the lives of models.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
One confidant reportedly told a source that Bass was not truthful in her public statements about her lack of involvement and warned her that modifying the report could harm her politically.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Building enough domestic value‑add to make truthful origin claims can be a strategic revenue move, not just a compliance exercise.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Garza will comply with the law and provide truthful testimony if asked, his attorneys said in a statement Thursday.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
One confidant reportedly told a source that Bass was not truthful in her public statements about her lack of involvement and warned her that modifying the report could harm her politically.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Building enough domestic value‑add to make truthful origin claims can be a strategic revenue move, not just a compliance exercise.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Garza will comply with the law and provide truthful testimony if asked, his attorneys said in a statement Thursday.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthful
Adjective
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An honest basketball coach without a real playbook.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Clear, calm boundaries and honest talks can protect your peace while keeping family bonds strong.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Trump has been an outspoken critic of CNN and many of its on-air hosts.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Texans are already voting early in the March 3 primary between Gonzales and Brandon Herrera, an outspoken gun rights advocate who has made controversial comments attacking Jews and Israel.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthful. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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