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
There are no hidden charges or unrealistic guarantees; only truthful responses from the beginning.
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William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Suzanne Satterfield also took aim at the board on Tuesday, saying that children rely on adults to be truthful and protect them from harm.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
In addition, the Better Business Bureau awarded it an A+, its highest grade, based on transparency, truthful advertising, and its response to consumer complaints.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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
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William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Suzanne Satterfield also took aim at the board on Tuesday, saying that children rely on adults to be truthful and protect them from harm.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
In addition, the Better Business Bureau awarded it an A+, its highest grade, based on transparency, truthful advertising, and its response to consumer complaints.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthful
Adjective
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How can leaders conduct honest conversations without inspiring defensiveness, denial, or backlash?—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One of those fans, apparently, is singer Ciara, who recently urged the Harlem artist to make Lampkin an honest women after running into the rapper in the BET Awards press room this weekend.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Thompson, who turned 31 in April, was a longtime leader of the Panthers’ locker room, known for his energy, quickness and outspoken nature.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
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“Truthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthful. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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