FACTUAL Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

factual

adjective

ˈfak-chə-wəl

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 Claiming there were no factual disputes to weigh, the majority agreed that plaintiffs showed that harms from unlawful tariffs were imminent and ongoing, requiring relief in the form of a permanent injunction that must be granted once the court reached a decision on how to interpret the statute. —

Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026 In early 2021, Metelus began recruiting customers and others to apply for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, known as PPP loans, according to a factual proffer, the facts agreed on by the defense and prosecution. —

Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026 The novel opens with the news of William Stoner’s death, delivered in the restrained, factual tone of an obituary. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 Building a factual record that firmly establishes the defendant’s primary responsibility - through photographs, video, witness accounts, and expert analysis - is an important component of effective plaintiff advocacy in California. —

Anton Lucanus may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for factual

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Adjective

His work, including the 2018 novel Mannelig in Chains (again available in English), is particularly relevant for its focus on historical memory, which speaks to the heart of Russian propaganda around the war in Ukraine.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The paragraphs in question are summarizing the historical background or context of the stories, with some instances containing the same 30 words in a row, or near identical passages with a word or phrase slightly tweaked.

— Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 May 2026