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truthfully

  • a word derived from truthful.
    truthful
    adjective
    telling the truth, especially habitually.

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“I owe it to my children to truthfully document what they and I have endured,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

And, truthfully, there have been periods where I more or less have.

From Salon ● May 12, 2026

"If anyone wishes to criticise me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so truthfully," he told reporters.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

"Those sacrifices deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect, as we all remain united and loyal to the defence of diplomacy and peace."

From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026

“It’s not too late,” Josie said, though truthfully she wasn’t sure.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix