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as in real
being exactly as appears or as claimed
his claim that he's the heir to the throne of Greece can't be true
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if that is true, then we can't get in without a key
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
the true scope of this environmental problem is far greater than anyone imagined
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
he will be true to his word
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
it's not a true reproduction of the painting because the original is much larger
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
may our love for one another always be true
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as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
that news story is completely true, for the station released a list of its sources to back it up
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a true friend when you need one
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
paleontologists are still debating whether the fossil is that of a true dinosaur or a precursor
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a person of great integrity, he was the truest person I've ever met
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Recent Examples of true
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Zara knows this to be true, since this pair has both and comes in three versatile washes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022
Even Klotz noted his predictions came true faster than anyone expected, let alone him.
—Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021
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Adjective
Over the past few decades, Cyrus has shed her skin anew as one of pop’s most magnetic stars, a true creature of reinvention who came of age in the public eye just as her TV character once had.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Zara knows this to be true, since this pair has both and comes in three versatile washes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
This was the second unique compliment of the day, which rang true not only to Kim’s mythology of endless growth and expansion, but also to her whole family’s larger, cross-genre, and inter-disciplinary brand.
—Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022
Even Klotz noted his predictions came true faster than anyone expected, let alone him.
—Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
Adjective
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These systems include digital twins, in-line sensing, and real-time production monitoring systems that are becoming more common in modern manufacturing environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Adam Mesnick, the Chairman of the Board at Deliboard, a sandwich spot in San Francisco, says the Festus Feasts effect is real.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Judge Melissa Andrews declined to dismiss the case but did ask for the petition to be refiled in the correct format.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Updated to correct company’s name.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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How’s the actual beach stuff—sand and surf?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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While most of the other categories honor actual work accomplished — an actor who has given a performance, an editor who has cut scenes together, a writer who has penned a script — this new award seeks to honor those who make suggestions.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Actor Robert Michael Morris, who played Valerie's loyal hairdresser, Mickey, died of cancer in 2017.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Why convertibles still matter Still, the merits of convertibles outweigh the downsides for a loyal following.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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He’s made that look accurate since.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say the high-precision synchronization is vital for accurate targeting and secure communication, with the potential to transform modern warfare and navigation systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the enthusiasm from the stage felt genuine, as did their love for Minneapolis.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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That combination — genuine suffering refracted through dark humor, hardship worn lightly — is exactly what American audiences are finding so alluring in Korean stories right now.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Archaeologists discovered two astonishing Iron Age hoards in North Yorkshire, one of them being the largest ever found in British history, which has changed the historical understanding of wealth and power in pre-Roman Britain.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Tile work and court paintings at historical sites were vandalized, the eyes of past royals gouged out.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Puerto Rico is strategically located, and has the benefit of being US territory, whereas other key US bases in Latin America are situated in countries with less reliable governments, such as Cuba, said Will Freeman, fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Baby boomers, long the industry’s most reliable customers, are aging out of peak drinking years.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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