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

Though many outlets are running with a 2027 target as possible, the truth is the powers that be aren’t ready to commit yet. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026

But the truth is boundaries help to keep relationships healthy and safe. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Related Stories To uncover the truth, Emma has no choice but to return to the Breton island of Kerlann, where tragedy struck and where everyone rejects her — including her son, who sees her as his father’s murderer. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

The first six episodes can be watched in any order before the truth is revealed in the seventh and final one. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the truth

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