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
Prosecutors argued Thursday that Runcie was asked straightforward questions multiple times in different ways, but was not truthful.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Platt was focused on the city’s image, while Hernandez insisted on being truthful, the suit said.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Garcia testified that he was contacted by law enforcement and wasn't truthful about his involvement at first.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 June 2025
But these videos, even when imperfect, came closer to painting a truthful picture than the official Bidenworld spin.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Platt was focused on the city’s image, while Hernandez insisted on being truthful, the suit said.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Garcia testified that he was contacted by law enforcement and wasn't truthful about his involvement at first.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 June 2025
But these videos, even when imperfect, came closer to painting a truthful picture than the official Bidenworld spin.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthful
Adjective
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My advice is to conduct an honest assessment of your team's capabilities relative to migration requirements.—
AJ Bubb,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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What is your secret to remaining an innovator in your field? To be honest, I get inspired.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Newsom, however, was an outspoken opponent of the proposition.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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The Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken critics of conditions at the centers amid concerns over overcrowding and detainee deaths.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthful. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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