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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
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 2026
In fact, this violent consumption of matter is close to the theoretical limit for such a black hole.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
In fact, more than 40% of 2,500 buildings inventoried here have architectural or historical significance.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The facts of my high school basketball career aren’t hard to measure.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 2026
In fact, this violent consumption of matter is close to the theoretical limit for such a black hole.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
In fact, more than 40% of 2,500 buildings inventoried here have architectural or historical significance.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The facts of my high school basketball career aren’t hard to measure.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
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There is a certain undeniable rhythm to a baseball season, a long, grinding march that begins with the unbridled optimism of spring and usually ends in the cold, harsh reality of October.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff said the child's father later confronted Duggar about the incidents on March 17 and the reality TV alum admitted to his actions to law enforcement in Tontitown and local police arrested Duggar soon after.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The judge in the case did not force the issue, agreeing with Leiweke’s attorneys who said that trying to compel Leiweke to be deposed in the Live Nation case while facing criminal prosecution by the Justice Department violated his rights.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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In any case, its proximity is ideal for those looking for quick and easy access to nature.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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To celebrate, the Phantom's Revenge will get a special logo and new details will be added to the station.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps there simply weren’t enough interesting details to fill 280 pages.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Having access to up-to-the-minute information and the ability to pivot plans rapidly has become a critical asset in ensuring seamless travel experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Activists Salomé García, who focuses on publicizing the plight of political prisoners in Cuba, and Norges Rodríguez, director of YucaByte, which covers censorship and violations of the right to information in Cuba, also demanded that right at the press conference.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 What truth will your creativity reveal now?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The collection includes essays from notable writers examining how intimacy and human connection reflect deeper social and political truths.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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