the truth

noun

: the real facts about something : the things that are true
Are you telling (me) the truth?
At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.
Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

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When the Moon enters Taurus, stillness helps the truth feel safe enough to trust. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026 Turner’s approach, going on record with the most credible outlet available and trusting the truth to do its work, is grounded in the same organizational clarity that serves leaders well long before any crisis arrives. Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026 Unfortunately, many parents base their understanding of events solely on the 20% of the truth their children tell them without probing any deeper. Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026 Every host wants to think that their home is nice and inviting, but the truth is that many people could stand to make some improvements to their space prior to hosting others. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the truth

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“The truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20truth. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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