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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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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
In total, Kapoor received more than $6 million of illicit income from Location Ventures and its projects between 2018 and 2023, according to a factual statement filed with his plea agreement.
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Jay Weaver
june 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
The venture brings together two of the Netherlands‘ most innovative and successful indie doc and factual players.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
The judge reasoned that there remain factual disputes for jurors to weigh.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2026
Plus, on an expressly factual level, any telling of American journalism in the early and mid 20th century that doesn’t include them—and more broadly, the real proportions of women working in the era—is a false telling.
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Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Jay Weaver
june 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
The venture brings together two of the Netherlands‘ most innovative and successful indie doc and factual players.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
The judge reasoned that there remain factual disputes for jurors to weigh.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2026
Plus, on an expressly factual level, any telling of American journalism in the early and mid 20th century that doesn’t include them—and more broadly, the real proportions of women working in the era—is a false telling.
—
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
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Leveraging technology to render complete 3D worlds based on meticulous historical research, the exhibition is much more than panels on a wall.
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The volatility component seeks stocks with a lower 36-month historical return volatility.
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Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
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The idea that all the employees would gear up for a really, really busy night, only to be hit with no-shows and cancellations due to inclement weather, is probably something that happens in actual eateries all the time.
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Paul Dugdale directed, with documentary segments from Farah X, and Live Nation Studios produced.
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Billy Ray Brewton, Sav Rodgers, Brittany Shyne served on the documentary jury.
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But what if the real story is something much bigger?
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The investment bank was less enthusiastic about gold as a hedge, noting that higher real yields and a stronger dollar have weighed on bullion prices, while gold options have become relatively expensive compared with equity and rates derivatives.
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By the end of the debate, about 150 men dressed in Indigenous costumes, their faces smeared with soot, stormed to a nearby wharf and dumped a literal boatload of tea into the water.
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The season emphasizes emotional constriction and physical limits, not literal clock time.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Pee-Wee as Himself, the 2025 Emmy award winner for best documentary or nonfictional special, is also among the nominees.
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That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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