fact from fiction

idiom

: truth from falsehood

It can sometimes be hard to separate fact from fiction in this controversy.

Examples of fact from fiction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 then gave us the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder thanks to Genevieve's fake idol. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025

Cupp has to sit down with everyone, sort through their stories, separate fact from fiction, conduct her own research, and avoid getting boxed out of the investigation by the powers that be (who rush her, doubt her, and generally get in the way of things). —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025

However, the general population must first recognize fact from fiction and demand truth. —Ziva Hallaji, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Email newsletter | Facebook page Fact check roundup: Sorting fact from fiction on the LA fires: Looting, Biden visit, cause, Hollywood sign Our rating: False California still considers looting a crime. —Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025

Rhymes for fact from fiction

• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction
• crucifixion
• dereliction
• interdiction
• jurisdiction
• malediction
• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction