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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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
Still, the Saudis are sensitive to the fact that the longer the conflict goes on the more opportunity Iran has to carry out strikes on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure, the heartbeat of its oil-rich economy.
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Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
And the fact that Black never gets to sing a song is going to disappoint a galaxy’s worth of fans.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
And the fact that this Lombard character has no trace on the internet.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
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Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
And the fact that Black never gets to sing a song is going to disappoint a galaxy’s worth of fans.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
And the fact that this Lombard character has no trace on the internet.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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But, in reality, Hall was always an old-school performer whose like is, these days, quickly vanishing from the scene.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An October 2025 hearing on the arbitration issue was postponed after Morris pleaded guilty in the criminal case.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Habits of thinking are hard to change quickly, and certainly some hierarchical elements were kept in the process of producing Documenta 14, such as the distinction between curators and curatorial assistants, who in many cases worked with artists more directly on the works commissioned.—
Adam Szymczyk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But some of the most revealing details uncovered by La Nación go beyond corporate structures and bank transfers—and into how the money was allegedly spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Investigators have not released details of a suspect or motive in the shooting.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mental fatigue from information overload is possible when the Virgo moon confronts Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Often reduced to a greeting or a commodity, aloha is, in practice, a way of living—rooted in deep love, truth, and connection.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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In truth, the slow starts, the disjointed offense and the disconnected defense haven’t been Knicks miscues unique to road games this season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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