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b
: a judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as true
truths of thermodynamics
c
: the body of true statements and propositions
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a
: the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality
b
chiefly British
: true sense 2
c
: fidelity to an original or to a standard
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Examples of truth in a Sentence
At some point you have to face the simple truth that we failed.
Their explanation was simpler but came closer to the truth.
The article explains the truth about global warming.
A reporter soon discovered the truth.
Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
Her story contains a grain of truth but also lots of exaggeration.
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This reflects a growing truth: emotional connection is a business asset.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
During Atlanta’s first preseason workout, Griner gathered a few younger players and delivered some hard truths.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Brands and buyers now operate from a single source of truth — unlocking faster decisions, better outcomes and a better customer experience.
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Dave Hyde: The scary truth — Panthers drub Hurricanes in series opener with ‘C’ game
Just 48 hours after beating Toronto in Game 7, Florida became the first team in these playoffs to win in Carolina.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
During Atlanta’s first preseason workout, Griner gathered a few younger players and delivered some hard truths.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Brands and buyers now operate from a single source of truth — unlocking faster decisions, better outcomes and a better customer experience.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Dave Hyde: The scary truth — Panthers drub Hurricanes in series opener with ‘C’ game
Just 48 hours after beating Toronto in Game 7, Florida became the first team in these playoffs to win in Carolina.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
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“Truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truth. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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