in truth

phrase

: in accordance with fact : actually

Examples of in truth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But clearly being overlooked now when, in truth, the obvious move would have been to promote the vice-captain seems to have turned a lightbulb on in Brook’s head. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

But in truth, these events together have dealt a death blow to the American Middle East. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Throughout this challenging period, our faith in truth, fairness and the rule of law remained unwavering. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

But in truth, neither of these things sparked the idea in Gilligan’s mind. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Aug. 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