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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Here’s the truth that nobody talks about: Plenty of people in their 30s are figuring out dating, regardless of sexuality.
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Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
This is a problem for folks with food allergies who need to steer clear of almonds and trust the label to tell them the truth about what’s in the product.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Critics argue that policies like HR 1775 have the power to bury the truth about historical events like the Tulsa Race Massacre when white mobs murdered hundreds of Black residents and decimated the thriving African American commerce district known as Black Wall Street.
—Kristal Brent Zook, Essence, 16 June 2025
But the truth is that a balanced, moisturized scalp is essential to having healthy hair and for keeping irritation at bay.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 June 2025
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Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
This is a problem for folks with food allergies who need to steer clear of almonds and trust the label to tell them the truth about what’s in the product.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Critics argue that policies like HR 1775 have the power to bury the truth about historical events like the Tulsa Race Massacre when white mobs murdered hundreds of Black residents and decimated the thriving African American commerce district known as Black Wall Street.
—Kristal Brent Zook, Essence, 16 June 2025
But the truth is that a balanced, moisturized scalp is essential to having healthy hair and for keeping irritation at bay.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 June 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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