in truth

phrase

: in accordance with fact : actually

Examples of in truth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s not about how the song would have made for a poorer fit in the country landscape of 2005 or 2015 — in truth, the song’s casual timelessness is one of its most endearing and immediately apparent qualities. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

But combat, which in truth has never been a highlight in any of these games (Silent Hill f being the only exception), feels like an afterthought in Townfall. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

But in truth, those purposes sit more in tension than in unity. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

But in truth, Newsom didn’t really like the agreement much anyway. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in truth

• bluetooth
• forsooth
• sawtooth
• tolbooth
• uncouth
• untruth
• vermouth
• luth
• muth
• sleuth
• tooth
• youth