1
as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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2
as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
In fact, one of the best times to start is when life feels relatively stable.
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Chamin Ajjan, CNBC, 28 May 2025
In fact, the FX sitcom, executive produced by comedian Nick Kroll, doesn’t bother making much of one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 May 2025
Gearing up business even more is the fact that 45% of K-12 schools are out for good this summer starting Friday.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2025
There has been a change, but it has been driven by facts rather than ideology.
—James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
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Chamin Ajjan, CNBC, 28 May 2025
In fact, the FX sitcom, executive produced by comedian Nick Kroll, doesn’t bother making much of one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 May 2025
Gearing up business even more is the fact that 45% of K-12 schools are out for good this summer starting Friday.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2025
There has been a change, but it has been driven by facts rather than ideology.
—James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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The reality is that demand for best-in-class cybersecurity is only going to grow as artificial intelligence advances and hackers adopt increasingly sophisticated tools.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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But beneath these praises of innovation can hide the potential to lose control over reality.—
Ashish Sukhadeve,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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In one sense, doctors have always been writers, penning case reports since antiquity.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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In one case, the high court halted an order from a judge in Maryland that has restricted the team's access to the Social Security Administration under federal privacy laws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The same document also faults the application for failing to provide more details on how the company will prevent its satellite from disrupting astronomy, even though AST recently reached a deal with the US National Science Foundation.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Those details came out as the regulator filed charges against or settled with eight former Wells Fargo executives.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
Noun
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For example, California’s Leading Ethical Development of AI (LEAD) Act, introduced in February, would require parents to consent before AI developers use a child’s information to train AI models.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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For those who wish to learn more about Faces of Hope, representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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However, her investigation reveals a much darker truth.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The hard truth: Economic pressure exposes inefficiency that was always there.—
Mark Johnson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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