truthfully

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Recent Examples of truthfully One of the most effective ways of talking back to an oppressive force is by speaking truthfully, by letting your experience rise above the noise of those who would flatten you and your kind into easy categories. Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 As part of their plea agreements, they are required to testify truthfully in proceedings related to the case, the office said. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 29 June 2026 Plus the idea of wearing AI glasses and a tech-bro wrist accessory was, truthfully, a nonstarter. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026 If a debtor refused to coöperate, Pitman might ingratiate himself, explaining, truthfully, that having the key sure would help him out, or that, without it, the lienholder would bundle the cost of making a new one into the price of getting the vehicle out of hock. Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 And, truthfully, that’s a serious question mark. John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 But truthfully, everything Canada has done from the minute Jesse Marsch took over as head coach in 2024 was to prepare for a home World Cup. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Rather, her sin was to recount truthfully to Congress the intelligence community’s strong assessment that Iran did not intend to build a nuclear weapon. Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026 Through their work, these remarkable young filmmakers remind us that the arts are not simply a means of expression, but a way of living truthfully and authentically in the world. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthfully
Adverb
  • This will only lead to unproductive conflict − and, honestly, that's what a lot of narcissists want anyway.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Parks honestly thinks the Crusaders have the chops to win back-to-back state titles.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • This whole situation is discriminatory, disgusting, and quite frankly, Orwellian.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The new French doors that were, frankly, too brand spanking were limed to age them, while ancient Moroccan ones studded with enormous nail heads were used indoors.
    Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Contractors can actually face fines from GDOT if closing overages cause damage.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But one of the biggest questions Tuesday may not be just who votes, but how many Floridians actually show up.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon really lived up to their nickname, defeating Malawi 3-0 with all three goals coming in the first half.
    Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bridal pajamas take on many forms—and the best ones, complete with feather embellishments and silky fabrics, are really pretty fabulous.
    Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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