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
And truthfully, that applies to both sides.
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Brett Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026
Metcalf plays his devoted wife Linda, the steady, clear-eyed anchor of the household who sees Willy more truthfully than anyone.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 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
But — very truthfully — that added to the excitement for me.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
For some of his fans, evidently, this is refreshing, the sign of a president willing to speak truthfully and shatter outdated norms.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
If they're asked, the holder must answer truthfully.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Brett Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026
Metcalf plays his devoted wife Linda, the steady, clear-eyed anchor of the household who sees Willy more truthfully than anyone.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 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
But — very truthfully — that added to the excitement for me.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
For some of his fans, evidently, this is refreshing, the sign of a president willing to speak truthfully and shatter outdated norms.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
If they're asked, the holder must answer truthfully.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthfully
Adverb
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With white sand and emerald water, there’s honestly not much else required for an excellent beach vacation, but the destination overdelivers with a long list of attractions, great restaurants, and beautiful stays.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s exactly what happened to Niall Horan at the 2015 Masters Par-3 Contest — and honestly, the clip holds up beautifully.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Bolnes was a Catholic, as was her rich and frankly terrifying mother, Maria Thins, with whom the young couple lodged.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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And frankly, that really wasn’t what our consumers wanted, so revenues flattened out, customer satisfaction declined.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As Mercury joins Mars in your 2nd House of Money, priorities sharpen around spending and what actually feels worth it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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This quote standing alone appears to be a forceful argument for the opponents of the right, but Trumbull’s full quote actually eviscerates their argument.—
Ediberto Roman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Director Scott Ellis understands all this, and thus the admirably specific physical business and slurred verbosity in his gently outré revival really makes for quite the amusing diversion.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Director Scott Ellis understands all this and thus the admirably specific physical business and slurred verbosity in his gently outré revival really makes for quite the amusing diversion.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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