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as in delusion
a false idea or belief
their argument rests on a fundamental untruth which has long been discredited
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as in lie
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
the Web site is rife with untruths and misleading information
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as in deception
the quality or state of being false
there is an element of untruth in all forms of art: works of art provide only a semblance of reality
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Recent Examples of untruth
The recent publications spreading untruths about Stephen have crossed every line of decency.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Roy Cohn’s long, dark shadow was hanging over the Capitol Rotunda on Monday and his legacy of aggression, misinformation and untruth is now a Kingdom Come.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
By contrast, animal hides are often non-biodegradable since they’re frequently coated in plastic—another untruth that has been promulgated by the industry.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
The verb lie, lie, lied, which means to tell an untruth, is an intransitive verb not requiring an object.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Roy Cohn’s long, dark shadow was hanging over the Capitol Rotunda on Monday and his legacy of aggression, misinformation and untruth is now a Kingdom Come.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
By contrast, animal hides are often non-biodegradable since they’re frequently coated in plastic—another untruth that has been promulgated by the industry.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
The verb lie, lie, lied, which means to tell an untruth, is an intransitive verb not requiring an object.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untruth
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The series focuses on the dynamics of one Danish family and the stripping away of their—and our—delusions about climate change, status, exile, and separation.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
21 June 2025
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Of course, as with everything involved in this sextortion scam, that’s a lie.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Newsom is seeking $787 million — the same amount that Fox News paid to settle a defamation suit with Dominion Voting Systems, a company that claimed the network repeatedly aired false allegations about its voting machines to boost Trump’s lies that the 2020 election was rigged.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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This stylization gives her a veneer of being disarmingly kind; but ultimately, is a form of deception that caused Sophie to fatally trust this person.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Codenamed Operation Midnight Hammer, the overnight mission relied on deception, aerial refueling, and near-total radio silence to hit Iran's Fordo and Natanz enrichment facilities—sites that had withstood weeks of sustained Israeli attacks.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Learn the secrets behind wands, wishing trees and other plant folklore and myths.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The man, the myth, the Netflix legend is back and more flirty than ever.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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Where Bailey lands is probably going to tell the tale of his career.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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The page lists half a dozen directorial projects Ford is attached to, including ferry disaster tragedy Wahine out of New Zealand, fantasy tale The King of Light – The Order of the Dark Gods, and comedy Food Fight.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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But here’s the thing: Quantity isn’t the problem—illusion is.—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Bistro lighting hung overhead to give the illusion of a starry night sky.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The resurrection and the rest The Nick Drake story might have ended there — a cult artist remembered by few, lost to many.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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With very little margin for error, any misstep could lead to a steep correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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There is currently little room for error in either chamber for Republicans -- Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford three defections if all members are present and voting.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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“Untruth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untruth. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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