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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While the broader market grapples with streamer and pay-TV budget cuts, factual distributors are pivoting toward public broadcasters and international partnerships to keep projects viable.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Narrative control before factual clarity.
—Dave Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Most of the amendments were punctuation issues, formatting changes or edits made for clarity, but others were factual corrections.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Nat Geo, meanwhile, will gain exposure to its brand and programming through the creators, with consumers increasingly turning to these platforms for their shortform factual entertainment.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Narrative control before factual clarity.
—Dave Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Most of the amendments were punctuation issues, formatting changes or edits made for clarity, but others were factual corrections.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Nat Geo, meanwhile, will gain exposure to its brand and programming through the creators, with consumers increasingly turning to these platforms for their shortform factual entertainment.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 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
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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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