the truth
noun
: the real facts about something : the things that are true
Are you telling (me) the truth?
At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.
Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
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In season 2, episode 3, Cami (Demi Moore) learns the truth about M-Tex Oil's finances, discovering that her late husband, Monty Miller (Jon Hamm), had been propping up both their extravagant lifestyle and much of the company’s operations through extensive lines of credit.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Herman, a seven-year-old victim whose spirit has lingered for decades, seeks a descendant of the perpetrators who will finally witness the truth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025
App stores are supposed to be reliable and free of malware or fake apps, but that's far from the truth.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Mashed potatoes seem like one of the simplest comfort foods to prepare, but the truth is there are a few key pitfalls that can quickly derail your efforts.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Herman, a seven-year-old victim whose spirit has lingered for decades, seeks a descendant of the perpetrators who will finally witness the truth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025
App stores are supposed to be reliable and free of malware or fake apps, but that's far from the truth.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Mashed potatoes seem like one of the simplest comfort foods to prepare, but the truth is there are a few key pitfalls that can quickly derail your efforts.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the truth
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“The truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20truth. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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