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as in honest
being in the habit of telling the truth
he has a reputation for being veracious, so people generally take his word for things
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
most readers have accepted the book as a veracious account of Samuel Johnson's table talk
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as in true
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a novel that presents a fairly veracious and unvarnished picture of the lives of affluent suburbanites
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Recent Examples of veracious
Their veracious portrayal was well received at Sundance, where Mehiel made history as the first trans actor to win the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
On the other hand, could NZBA recommend inviting climate scientists to their boards to understand better the veracious nature of the risks faced and the appropriate mitigation paths to be considered?
—Frank Van Gansbeke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
As for elephant riding, the ACEWG notes that while veracious studies have not been conducted on elephants specifically, it is known that horses, dogs, and donkeys have a weight-carrying capacity of about 20-to-25 percent of their body weight.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2018
Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
On the other hand, could NZBA recommend inviting climate scientists to their boards to understand better the veracious nature of the risks faced and the appropriate mitigation paths to be considered?
—Frank Van Gansbeke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
As for elephant riding, the ACEWG notes that while veracious studies have not been conducted on elephants specifically, it is known that horses, dogs, and donkeys have a weight-carrying capacity of about 20-to-25 percent of their body weight.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracious
Adjective
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Assuming current forecasts are accurate, the beast currently forming over the Pacific Ocean could do much more than tweak rainfall patterns.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Life comes at you fast, and that could not be truer in the world of baseball.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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This is certainly true—and a rather banal truism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Bush, an outspoken critic of Israel, launched a primary challenge last fall for what’s now the sole remaining safe blue seat in Missouri after Republicans redrew the map.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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The representative earned applause from those in attendance after one attendee praised Matsui’s outspoken support of the Afghan community, especially after federal immigration agents reportedly detained multiple Afghans living in the Sacramento area late last year.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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For Edwards, the reaction reinforced why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, especially in her field of work.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Players must match the circles to the correct side while also clicking their controller correctly.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Through its new Homes for Generations Program, the Unified Government may help pay for court filing fees, foreclosures or other documents related to transferring the title into the correct person’s name.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Firms also comply with privacy frameworks such as the GDPR and the CCPA when working across jurisdictions and refuse engagements that would require suppressing truthful, lawful reporting.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Still, in our age of political cynicism, sports and literature may be the last two places in our culture in which the American myths feel truthful.—
Sam Evan Sussman,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Veracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracious. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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