as in honestly
to tell the truth
truthfully, I'd rather go to the amusement park than to the museum, but I'll go along with the rest of the group
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Recent Examples of truthfully
Honor is still important and our controller should have honor and speak truthfully.
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Rafael Perez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
And truthfully, this isn’t about social media or anyone else’s opinion.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
But truthfully, in terms of the playfulness online, it was actually just driven by playfulness.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
And truthfully, that applies to both sides.
—Brett Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026
The fans kind of created that truthfully.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Mar. 2026
With some 100,000 or more supplements on the market, manufacturers are legally responsible for making sure their products are safe and truthfully advertised, according to the FDA.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The slightest managerial misspeak might be internet fodder for days or weeks, so the Earl Weavers, Billy Martins, Lou Piniellas and Ozzie Guilléns of the world are gone, and generic-sounding managers who avoid speaking truthfully dominate the landscape.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
If your systems can't agree on what's in stock, your store can't speak truthfully.
—Ismail Amla, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Rafael Perez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
And truthfully, this isn’t about social media or anyone else’s opinion.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
But truthfully, in terms of the playfulness online, it was actually just driven by playfulness.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
And truthfully, that applies to both sides.
—Brett Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026
The fans kind of created that truthfully.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Mar. 2026
With some 100,000 or more supplements on the market, manufacturers are legally responsible for making sure their products are safe and truthfully advertised, according to the FDA.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The slightest managerial misspeak might be internet fodder for days or weeks, so the Earl Weavers, Billy Martins, Lou Piniellas and Ozzie Guilléns of the world are gone, and generic-sounding managers who avoid speaking truthfully dominate the landscape.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
If your systems can't agree on what's in stock, your store can't speak truthfully.
—Ismail Amla, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthfully
Adverb
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The experience was short, intense, exhilarating and, honestly, a little nauseating.—
Mariama Boney,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Trust is probably the most important one, and honestly the hardest to earn.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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The launch included first-day jitters that frankly surprised me — dead air due to late-starting commercials being the most common.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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And frankly, these simple things — a nice environment, high quality food — should be available to everyone.—
Swan Huntley,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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Thankfully, Vionic has built a reputation for making comfortable travel shoes that actually look chic rather than clinical.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Whether your husband is into gadgets, travel, grilling, or simply appreciates things that make everyday life easier, these are the gifts that actually get constant use in my house — and will make Father’s Day feel a little more memorable this year.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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Small decor details like this really make a space feel thoughtfully styled.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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This woman really thinks everything is about her.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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