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, this isn’t about social media or anyone else’s opinion.
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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
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For some of his fans, evidently, this is refreshing, the sign of a president willing to speak truthfully and shatter outdated norms.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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthfully
Adverb
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And honestly, what would accountability even look like?—
Louis Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But honestly, would anyone really notice if KEIB dropped talk?—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s much ado about belts, a cerulean soliloquy, and a throwaway line about an eyelash curler that, frankly, should have landed better.—
Faran Krentcil,
Allure,
4 May 2026
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This is about the long-term safety and security of the United States and the whole world, quite frankly, and gas prices, the president argues, will start to come down once the war ends.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Let things settle, then take one clear step that actually feels aligned and manageable without forcing unnecessary effort or adding extra pressure to yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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About a quarter of the British Army troops, meanwhile, were actually German—the hated Hessians.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Had a really nice fastball that got him through the backend of his start.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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But this is really a poor trend, an anti-Democratic trend for the country.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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