How to Use true in a Sentence
true
adjective- The true cost proved to be much higher than they said it would be.
- Is it true that you were planning to go without me?
- If their predictions are true, we'll be in for a long winter.
- Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.
- Jobs are scarce, and that is especially true for managers.
- His true character was revealed.
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Here are the 25 best true crime books to add to your reading list.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, elle.com, 31 May 2023
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According to the network, the film is based on true events.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
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That’s been true during the inflation spike of the last two years.
—Marley Jay, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2023
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After all, isn't finding true love the entire point of the show?
—Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 28 July 2023
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Thinking back, Swartz says the cost of hiding her true self was steep.
—Sandy West, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2023
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For the brothers, the tour has been a true family affair.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 12 Nov. 2023
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What’s clear is that the Disney Hall show did mark the end of an era, as far as true vocal groups go.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Dec. 2023
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In the games, Wake repeats a mantra in his writing approach: The story must stay true to the genre.
—Gene Park, Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2023
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This appeared to be true not only of Britain, but of Europe as a whole north of the Mediterranean.
—WIRED, 7 Oct. 2023
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Gomez appeared decked out in Taylor Swift tour merch, as a true fan does.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 9 Aug. 2023
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Modern menorah tray First off, this isn’t a true menorah and is not meant to stand in for one.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
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But the same was true of the woman’s Instagram account.
—Gaia Pianigiani, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2023
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These foods really are a true gift to the world from Native people.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
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Human rights groups believe the true toll was even higher.
—Cnn Staff, CNN, 18 Aug. 2023
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Here are the best true crime TV shows currently streaming.
—Claudia Guthrie, ELLE, 31 May 2023
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The leaks were true: Eminem is coming to Fortnite as part of the game’s Chapter 4 finale.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2023
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For Stanley Tucci, true love is the real fountain of youth.
—USA TODAY, 17 July 2023
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Such should be true for tomorrow as well.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
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The app will bring to the fore true voices endorsed by the fanbases.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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The spare ingredient list allows the bulb’s true flavor to shine through.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Bundle up before heading out the door this morning, Florida is getting a rare taste of true winter.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 27 Jan. 2026
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Well, that part’s not quite true.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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So all of those things can be and need to be true at the same time.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
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Now when a true crises hits, the team won’t freeze.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
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