truthfully

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Recent Examples of truthfully And truthfully, this isn’t about social media or anyone else’s opinion. Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 But truthfully, in terms of the playfulness online, it was actually just driven by playfulness. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026 And truthfully, that applies to both sides. Brett Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026 The fans kind of created that truthfully. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Mar. 2026 With some 100,000 or more supplements on the market, manufacturers are legally responsible for making sure their products are safe and truthfully advertised, according to the FDA. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 The slightest managerial misspeak might be internet fodder for days or weeks, so the Earl Weavers, Billy Martins, Lou Piniellas and Ozzie Guilléns of the world are gone, and generic-sounding managers who avoid speaking truthfully dominate the landscape. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 But — very truthfully — that added to the excitement for me. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 For some of his fans, evidently, this is refreshing, the sign of a president willing to speak truthfully and shatter outdated norms. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthfully
Adverb
  • And honestly, what would accountability even look like?
    Louis Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • But honestly, would anyone really notice if KEIB dropped talk?
    Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • The level of attention and intensity surrounding everything this president says or does is disturbing, frankly.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Arsenal’s equaliser in their 2-1 win over OL Lyonnes was, frankly, a daft goal.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Few have actually carried through.
    Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • And at the same time, how meaningless a basketball game actually was in the bigger scheme of things.
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • The tragic death of Diogo Jota was unprecedented, and there was no time for Slot or his players to really grieve because the new season was just five weeks away.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Truthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truthfully. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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