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adjective

ˈtrü How to pronounce true (audio)
Definition of truenext
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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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true

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adverb

as in even

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Recent Examples of true
Adjective
Businesses that help travelers conceal the true purpose of their trips can also face legal action. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026 Damon is rugged and haunting in this absolute star turn as Odysseus, who, in a departure from the wilier original, is written as a true-hearted hero whose primary flaw was his unwavering loyalty to his men and his family. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
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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 See All Example Sentences for true
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
  1. real
  2. correct
  3. actual
  4. loyal
  5. accurate
  6. genuine
  7. historical
  8. reliable
Adjective
  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • But beyond those dates, bookings for June 10 through July 19 totaled 430K nights, roughly flat compared to last year, suggesting no real uplift on those days, Linda Rollins, an AirDNA research analyst told the Miami Herald.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • That report was correct, Swinehart said, but Smith told staff to release a statement saying Smith herself had trained Nicole Tepper.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Given the biases of the ICC, Secretary of State Rubio is correct in going after it.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of correct
Adjective
  • Tate’s case previously included three counts of rape, four counts of actual bodily harm, two counts of human trafficking and one count of controlling prostitution for gain.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • Now, here are two guys who know how to build, if not quite an actual Underground Railroad, one hell of a funicular.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • Telemundo isn’t totally new to his bar, which is a hotspot for loyal soccer fans.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Anne Hathaway portrays his loyal wife Penelope, while Tom Holland makes his Nolan debut as their son, Telemachus.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of loyal
Adjective
  • The combination of low-friction actuation, dual joint encoders and minimal backlash enables highly accurate motion control while providing continuous force feedback during manipulation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Steering is accurate without being particularly communicative, but that's perfectly appropriate for this car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of accurate
Adjective
  • Al Jazeera gave the region a genuine public sphere and spared its funder.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • However, that kind of genuine care isn’t a skill that can be trained.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • There are historical examples of teams that seemed dead in the water only to catch fire and make the playoffs.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • The interest is less in reproducing historical jewelry — no one is asking clients to dress like Julius Caesar — than in giving contemporary pieces the patina, uniqueness and narrative of objects that appear to have lived another life.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • As governments and technology companies search for reliable, low-carbon power solutions, micro-modular reactors are emerging as one of several technologies being explored to support future electricity demand.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Industrial and real estate investment plunged in the first half of the year, indicating that such longtime pillars of the Chinese economy are becoming less reliable in offsetting slow consumption.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
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