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
The Carolina Panthers made a few huge splashes on Monday — one within the hour of the legal tampering window opening up, in fact.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
And, in fact, feelings of pride in our nation, per Gallup polling released last June, are at an all-time low.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Americana at Brand Memes Instagram account is currently running a March Madness-style bracket of the city’s worst junctures.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Plaintiff’s facts are self-evident and undisputed.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
And, in fact, feelings of pride in our nation, per Gallup polling released last June, are at an all-time low.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Americana at Brand Memes Instagram account is currently running a March Madness-style bracket of the city’s worst junctures.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Plaintiff’s facts are self-evident and undisputed.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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In reality, the storied sandy strip is only 55 miles long.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This classic production will pull audiences into Hamlet’s fractured reality and refuse to let go.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some fans of rival clubs may take exception to either side’s style of play, or fanbase, or history, or manager, or some of their players, or their owners, financial might or, in City’s case, the pending Premier League charges.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Police officials have not released any further details about the victim wounded in the shooting on Washington Avenue, several blocks east of where officers had surrounded the vehicle on 12th Avenue.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The footage and purchase details offer a new window into the potential planning for the attack as investigators probe possible motives and the relationship between Balat and Kayumi.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lebuhn, with last week’s filing, was charged in a criminal information — as opposed to a grand jury indictment — which is typically an indication that a defendant plans to plead guilty.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The smallest light of truth can banish the darkness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 11, 2026 The smallest light of truth can banish the darkness.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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