in truth

phrase

: in accordance with fact : actually

Examples of in truth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is key because, in truth, the gun slinging is only a fraction of the story being told. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2026

Legal experts who have been watching the numerous cases underway say that what might appear at first glance to be vanity projects are in truth cases that test the limits of presidential power. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

There are scenes that—if even remotely based in truth—constitute pretty significant scoops. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026

Despite the fanfare of an official press conference, in truth, nothing in NASA’s report is especially revelatory. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 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