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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
In fact, the share of jobs filled by residents is growing faster in Meridian than in all other peer cities in the West, city officials say — while Boise’s has declined significantly.
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Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
Although cinchona trees, with bark that produces quinine, began to be cultivated in India in the 19th century, and abroad later, the trees are in fact native to many areas including the Andes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
In fact, Android is becoming a bit more like Chrome OS with the addition of desktop multitasking support, which will roll out in the coming months.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
In fact, animal prints appear all throughout the property.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
Although cinchona trees, with bark that produces quinine, began to be cultivated in India in the 19th century, and abroad later, the trees are in fact native to many areas including the Andes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
In fact, Android is becoming a bit more like Chrome OS with the addition of desktop multitasking support, which will roll out in the coming months.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
In fact, animal prints appear all throughout the property.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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The most transformative ideas often come from the edges—from employees closest to the customer, to the problem, to the reality.—
Alex Goryachev,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The images began circulating on social media the week prior to her exit, sparking widespread backlash and demands for her removal from the reality dating show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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The effectiveness of appointing people to open seats (in this case, left open deliberately by Burnett to pass onto his son) is undeniable.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Jara said his uncle arrived here legally in 2023 under a humanitarian parole program, and has a pending asylum case.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
Noun
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For years, Christine’s friends had known little about her mother beyond the details of her mental illness.—
Rachel Aviv,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The video is not accompanied by specs, pricing, or any other details; however, Google's new Tensor G5 processor is expected to be a marked improvement over past iterations.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 July 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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One interesting information nugget from yesterday’s NDRC update on the 14th Five Year Plan was that China’s economy is expected to reach RMB 140 trillion, having grown by RMB 35 trillion during the period covered by the plan.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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These regulations could be catastrophic for truth, innovation, and, ultimately, human freedom.—
Adam Goldstein,
National Review,
21 July 2025
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The painful truth is that today, hunger is on the rise—however funding to address this crisis is being cut, rather than rallied together.—
David Miliband,
Time,
21 July 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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