1
as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
a factual biography of George Washington that scoffs at the story about the cherry tree
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2
as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
a serious scientist, she is only interested in factual phenomena and lets others speculate about the hypothetical
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Recent Examples of factual
Social media sites favor hype and scandal over factual accuracy, and public manipulation over designing for safety, privacy and user agency.
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Lisa Schirch, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
But the Court of Appeals ruling said a hearing to present evidence is not always required before issuing a preliminary injunction and if there are no factual disputes.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
With 74 percent of respondents expressing uncertainty about at least one claim's veracity, the findings highlight the challenge facing voters where shared factual understanding appears increasingly fragmented.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
This does not necessarily mean untruths or factual errors.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Lisa Schirch, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
But the Court of Appeals ruling said a hearing to present evidence is not always required before issuing a preliminary injunction and if there are no factual disputes.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
With 74 percent of respondents expressing uncertainty about at least one claim's veracity, the findings highlight the challenge facing voters where shared factual understanding appears increasingly fragmented.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
This does not necessarily mean untruths or factual errors.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
Adjective
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Kartal, who was born in 2001, was wearing a boxy outfit inspired by the nineties, one of her favorite historical periods.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Nearly every episode of this podcast from the Washington Post is under 10 minutes, delivering a digestible overview of an obscure or long-forgotten historical episode.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The actual spinal bones can weaken or arewedge shaped, allowing the hump to happen.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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The unintended result however is that the actual people who use the tool are often missing from design conversations.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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In Cincinnati, there are a slew of events, including a documentary film screening, a carnival night and a roller skating party where all wheels are welcome.—
Emily Chen-Newton,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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And of course, Bruce Springsteen and Nas to add a little additional Tri-State perspective to this documentary portrait of Long Island’s favorite son.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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This straightforward mental technique might give future retirees a measurable edge with real financial impact.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Explore the challenges of bringing Stitch into the real world, how the familiar images of the original were recreated, and join returning cast members on a set that embodies ‘ohana.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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And why is the punishment for disobedience akin to literal torture?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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The spa is at the center of Forestis, both in literal location and in spirit.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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With things that were true but couldn’t be readily seen or felt, like silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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