1
as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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2
as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
The legal system reduces real, lived experiences to dates and facts, checked boxes and penal code violations.
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Stephanie Decarolis, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
This suspicion is undoubtedly warranted by the fact that Enwezor was not an art historian but a poet.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
In fact, that vulnerability is exactly what opens your heart wider.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
In fact, there’s wisdom in leaning in to their retelling.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Decarolis, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
This suspicion is undoubtedly warranted by the fact that Enwezor was not an art historian but a poet.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
In fact, that vulnerability is exactly what opens your heart wider.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
In fact, there’s wisdom in leaning in to their retelling.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The reality hit quickly after that, though — and especially when Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence followed with a game-winning 1-yard touchdown run.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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While federal officials maintain that only criminals are being targeted, local advocates and community leaders say lawful residents and families with pending cases have also been detained, deepening fears that the crackdown is casting too wide a net and eroding public trust.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Separate from the state case, federal authorities also initiated an investigation into the terrorism charges.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Financial Affairs Committee approved the term sheet, which outlines tax incremental financing details, in March 2025.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Educational Freedom Accounts could cost the state more than $326 million during the fiscal year that ends June 30, according to information provided by the state Department of Education.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, our experts have continued to develop more comprehensive resources and innovative ways to provide information about antisemitism, extremism and hate.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ellison has articulated a plan that calls for CBS News to work harder to reach center-left and center-right viewers, and become a place known for facts and truth.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Honest truth this goin back and forth about kids is really draining my energy.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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