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truthfully

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

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And, truthfully, there was one experience that, for a college softball player and lifelong New York Yankees fan, exceeded the others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 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 said.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

Beijing will also scrutinize companies that fail to truthfully record the flow of rare-earth products and producers that refuse or obstruct government inspections, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Because truthfully, no matter how good it felt to be back on the ice, I was starting to feel hollowed out sometimes when I was around the guys.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely