FACTICITY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

facticity

noun

fak-ˈti-sə-tē

Definition of facticity

as in truth

agreement with fact or reality the facticity of the information is not at issue; it's whether something so private should ever be made public

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Recent Examples of facticity An effective story must have the unity and lyricism of a poem while giving the comforting facticity of a novel. — Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2020 Molina seems to be trying to prove a point here, something about what can be lost by emphasizing the facticity and evidentiary value of archival research. — Jacob Silverman, New Republic, 16 Aug. 2017

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Noun

Curator Nadine Hounkpatin, who organized the wider exhibition at Arles in which Phan’s images appear, has said that the body of work illustrates the kind of deeper truth-telling photography can do.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The future of storytelling belongs to platforms rooted in truth, possibility, and community.

— Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of truth

Noun

This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of accuracy

Noun

Given how important human artistry and authenticity is to music lovers all over the world, these labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2026
The focus on authenticity also influenced which designers worked on which players.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of authenticity

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