as in honest
being in the habit of telling the truth
a truthful youngster who wouldn't just make up a story like that
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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 truthful
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
But for the most part, just being truthful in the moment with the words and with the other actors was enough.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Instead, focus on truthful, easily understandable communications.
—William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
According to the warrant affidavit, Arroyo-Roman eventually agreed to be truthful with investigators and allegedly said Mendez had owed him $700.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
This week’s report about yet another death at a county jail run by the Sheriff’s Department was painfully familiar in its portrait of cruel indifference to the health of inmates and the overt signs the agency isn’t being truthful about key events in the tragedy.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
But for the most part, just being truthful in the moment with the words and with the other actors was enough.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Instead, focus on truthful, easily understandable communications.
—William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
According to the warrant affidavit, Arroyo-Roman eventually agreed to be truthful with investigators and allegedly said Mendez had owed him $700.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthful
Adjective
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Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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So much of it feels like a fever dream, to be honest, being in Singapore.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Even here, in an election with no clause for character, integrity and sportsmanship, Bonds couldn’t amass three-quarters of the vote.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Yes—but only for those willing to lead with foresight and integrity.—
Kumar Abhishek Narayan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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For legendary director and outspoken Democratic donor Rob Reiner, choosing sides between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump in their current war of words didn’t require much deliberation.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Noun
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His writing stands out for its honesty and authenticity, offering a vivid, personal chronicle of a transformative era.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Instead, aim to create a space where all questions are welcome, curiosity is met with calm, and honesty is part of everyday life.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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The two Iranian sources told CNN that Tehran harbors mounting doubts about US sincerity in talks.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Testimony about Proctor’s text messages comes as Read’s team has spent weeks attempting to sow doubt about the reliability of evidence presented by prosecutors, in an effort to distance Read from O’Keefe’s death.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Wholesale Trade-Offs And DTC Gaps Department stores were once synonymous with reach, reliability, premium customer service and validation (especially the kind of reputational validation that designers crave).—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthful. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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