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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, New York built a 10-point lead in the second quarter behind hot shooting from Brunson and OG Anunoby.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
In fact, people in stable, economically secure communities live up to 20 years longer.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
In fact, Trump mentioned Biden 13 times in the speech.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
In fact, the 1980s one by David Lynch (RIP!) was more enjoyable.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
In fact, people in stable, economically secure communities live up to 20 years longer.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
In fact, Trump mentioned Biden 13 times in the speech.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
In fact, the 1980s one by David Lynch (RIP!) was more enjoyable.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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Freeburg has worked as a camera operator on several reality TV shows, including Dance Moms and Below Deck.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The market only moves when reality turns out better (or worse) than what was expected.—
John Jennings,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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We won’t be bullied or intimidated by frivolous cases.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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When people hear about large groups of people in class action cases, those people are typically identified in the discovery process, where the business will produce information and documents identifying people who have been similarly harmed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Political operatives then employed those details to rally firearms owners to elect pro-gun politicians running for Congress and the White House.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
27 Feb. 2025
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The hotel's pièce de résistance—a spectacular rooftop designed by renowned French designer, Rémi Tessier—features burl wood details, paying homage to traditional cigar boxes, along with soft, atmospheric lighting.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Access to such information is tightly controlled, said Jeffrey Vagle, a law professor and cybersecurity expert at Georgia State University who has in the past worked on classified federal technology projects.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Your aura can reveal a lot of information about yourself, which is identified through the colors that represent various traits and characteristics.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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The narrative in Zero Day blurs the line between victim and perpetrator, forcing viewers to confront the uncomfortable reality that in an age of information warfare, the fabric of society can be weaponized and the pursuit of truth becomes a morally ambiguous challenge.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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But, in truth, Diederich worked with the club in some capacity before officially joining Bayern in his current role.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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