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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Once the structure is built, consider painting or staining the wood to both ensure the material's long-term integrity and enhance the overall look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2026
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According to the site’s founder, Marile Borden, this branding opportunity reflected a newfound honesty among women about the frazzling demands of motherhood.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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When families begin communicating more openly, younger generations learn that vulnerability and emotional honesty are not things to fear.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 May 2026
Noun
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People leaned in and listened intently as others spoke with sincerity.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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There’s too much effort, too much time, and too much sincerity apparent behind this film to dismiss it outright.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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While others chase innovation, the Frontier doubles down on reliability and simplicity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Core features like automatic bed leveling and workflow automation lack the reliability and clarity needed to fully deliver on their promise, and design choices such as the side-opening doors and plasticky construction detract from what is otherwise a forward-thinking platform.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Truthfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfulness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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