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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Beyond Sophie being a symbol of his betrayal, if the truth had gotten out, their entire reputation in the Ton would have collapsed.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
In the words of Oprah Winfrey, so what is the truth?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
The series premieres on March 10 and will explore the truth behind Viking culture.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
It is cultivated by institutions that tell the truth about who counts.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
In the words of Oprah Winfrey, so what is the truth?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
The series premieres on March 10 and will explore the truth behind Viking culture.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
It is cultivated by institutions that tell the truth about who counts.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
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 3 Mar. 2026.
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