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?

Examples of the truth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smart says her favorite moment of the finale may be when Deborah asks to clasp hands with Ava — in order to reveal the truth. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2026

Coaches, teachers and friends’ parents recognized the truth of Halverson’s situation and were keeping an eye on him. —Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026

This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026

When leaders continue applying old frameworks to environments that no longer behave predictably, the result can show up as misaligned outcomes, antiquated processes, and teams that stop telling the truth. —Mary Hemphill, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Rhymes for the truth

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