as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
because I privately questioned the truthfulness of the seller, I had an independent mechanic check out the vehicle before I agreed to purchase it
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Recent Examples of truthfulness
There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthfulness
Noun
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In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, results from the Advanced Test Reactor indicated that ANEEL fuel pellets maintained their structural integrity after several months of testing.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Through her social media platforms, Libby is known to connect and empower women with honesty, humor, and her relatable voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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So does his willingness to examine his own work with the same honesty the Nets demanded from their players.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each year brings a new theme, embraced with staggering sincerity—and just a hint of competition.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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People have a sense that there is a sincerity and authenticity and genuine concern for the environment that isn't just a marketing gimmick or a brand.—
Tony Biasotti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This transit favors reliability and structure.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Taken together, these policies amount to a sweeping energy transition imposed from the top down — without a clear plan to maintain reliability or keep costs affordable.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Truthfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfulness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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