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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But, the truth is that wisdom comes from experience - and experience takes time.
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Maura moved to Tangier a few weeks before filming began to get as close as possible to the truth of her character.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
When the pursuit of the truth calls character into question, a war over morality begins and a clash between #Momtok and #Dadtok erupts.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Here’s the truth about this popular DIY garden remedy, according to horticultural experts.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Maura moved to Tangier a few weeks before filming began to get as close as possible to the truth of her character.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
When the pursuit of the truth calls character into question, a war over morality begins and a clash between #Momtok and #Dadtok erupts.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Here’s the truth about this popular DIY garden remedy, according to horticultural experts.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2025.
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