as in honestly
to tell the truth
truthfully, I'd rather go to the amusement park than to the museum, but I'll go along with the rest of the group
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Recent Examples of truthfully
As part of their plea agreements, they are required to testify truthfully in proceedings related to the case, the office said.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Plus the idea of wearing AI glasses and a tech-bro wrist accessory was, truthfully, a nonstarter.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
If a debtor refused to coöperate, Pitman might ingratiate himself, explaining, truthfully, that having the key sure would help him out, or that, without it, the lienholder would bundle the cost of making a new one into the price of getting the vehicle out of hock.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
And, truthfully, that’s a serious question mark.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
But truthfully, everything Canada has done from the minute Jesse Marsch took over as head coach in 2024 was to prepare for a home World Cup.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Rather, her sin was to recount truthfully to Congress the intelligence community’s strong assessment that Iran did not intend to build a nuclear weapon.
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Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Through their work, these remarkable young filmmakers remind us that the arts are not simply a means of expression, but a way of living truthfully and authentically in the world.
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Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Honor is still important and our controller should have honor and speak truthfully.
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Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Plus the idea of wearing AI glasses and a tech-bro wrist accessory was, truthfully, a nonstarter.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
If a debtor refused to coöperate, Pitman might ingratiate himself, explaining, truthfully, that having the key sure would help him out, or that, without it, the lienholder would bundle the cost of making a new one into the price of getting the vehicle out of hock.
—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
And, truthfully, that’s a serious question mark.
—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
But truthfully, everything Canada has done from the minute Jesse Marsch took over as head coach in 2024 was to prepare for a home World Cup.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Rather, her sin was to recount truthfully to Congress the intelligence community’s strong assessment that Iran did not intend to build a nuclear weapon.
—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Through their work, these remarkable young filmmakers remind us that the arts are not simply a means of expression, but a way of living truthfully and authentically in the world.
—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Honor is still important and our controller should have honor and speak truthfully.
—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthfully
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Professionals who communicate honestly, understand emotions, recognize their unique value, and consistently earn trust will thrive.
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Budget honestly for a setup that typically runs $500 to $2,000 before recurring feed and bedding costs.
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Open walls always beat closed clubs and quite frankly, are a lot more fun.
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That takes a great deal of knowledge, patience, and faith, frankly, to push through the challenges.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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