factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl 
-chəl,
-chü-əl,
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
the factual aspects of the case
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
She tried to separate what is factual from what is not.
factualness
noun
Examples of factual in a Sentence
That statement is not factual.
a report filled with factual errors
the factual aspects of the case
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In recent years — in recent weeks — discussing voter identification in a rational, factual manner seems to have become almost impossible.
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Stephen Richer, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
The producer is Angie Daniell, the casting director is Jenny Duffy, the factual producer is Louise Kentleton and director of production is Lianne Hickey.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Power is the first collaboration between 5’s factual and scripted commissioning teams and the first drama to come from Wonderhood Studios, the indie run by former Channel 4 boss David Abraham.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Richer, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
The producer is Angie Daniell, the casting director is Jenny Duffy, the factual producer is Louise Kentleton and director of production is Lianne Hickey.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Power is the first collaboration between 5’s factual and scripted commissioning teams and the first drama to come from Wonderhood Studios, the indie run by former Channel 4 boss David Abraham.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for factual
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/factual. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə(-wə)l
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
Legal Definition
factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
factual issues
2
: restricted to or based on fact
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