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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But here’s the truth—many of the most beloved French recipes are deeply practical, designed for home cooks who value good ingredients, a little patience, and plenty of butter.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Dec. 2025
First knowing that the truth was by my side.
—Hernan Lopez, Variety, 20 Dec. 2025
Kiri also learns the truth about her origins, and her birth connection to Eywa, in one of your heavier moments to play.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
But here’s the truth—many of the most beloved French recipes are deeply practical, designed for home cooks who value good ingredients, a little patience, and plenty of butter.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Dec. 2025
First knowing that the truth was by my side.
—Hernan Lopez, Variety, 20 Dec. 2025
Kiri also learns the truth about her origins, and her birth connection to Eywa, in one of your heavier moments to play.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
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 24 Dec. 2025.
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