the fact is/remains

phrase

—used to stress that a statement is true and that its truth is not affected or changed by a previous statement

He may not have meant it, but the fact remains that he committed a crime.

The company has struggled recently, but the fact is that they are still making a profit.

Examples of the fact is/remains in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

No matter your best intentions, the fact remains that styles change, as do our tastes. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

However, the fact remains that America is not willing to entangle ourselves in another forever war. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026

Regardless of the cause, the fact remains that Maryland residents are fleeing the state to escape payment plans for vehicle registration fees, skyrocketing energy bills and punishing property tax assessments. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026

But the fact is the Dolphins wasted a great talent in Tyreek, a seven-time All Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026