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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Recent Examples of truthful
Rational public debate can take place only if participants accept certain conditions—above all, the obligation to be truthful and to listen to other points of view.
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Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
And everybody came out of the woodwork in that documentary to tell a lot of very truthful, tough things about Charlie.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
On cross-examination, the prosecution asked Imhof if some part of his evaluation relied on Horner being truthful in answering questions.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Borrowers were required to provide truthful, accurate information on the loan paperwork.
—Chase Jordan
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
And everybody came out of the woodwork in that documentary to tell a lot of very truthful, tough things about Charlie.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
On cross-examination, the prosecution asked Imhof if some part of his evaluation relied on Horner being truthful in answering questions.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Borrowers were required to provide truthful, accurate information on the loan paperwork.
—Chase Jordan
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthful
Adjective
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Colicchio is honest enough to walk up to that line and examine it.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Because either McCluskie is one heck of a con man who rolled both Becerra and Williamson, making both believe what was happening was kosher with entirely different tales, or someone isn’t being entirely honest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Another candidate was an outspoken opponent, contending that the project was a sop to developers.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The Lakers executive’s contribution signals growing Hollywood interest in Pratt’s outsider candidacy, which has gained momentum following his outspoken criticism of city leadership after the 2025 Palisades fires.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthful. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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