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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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as in truth
agreement with fact or reality
some viewers complained that the TV docudrama was short on factuality and long on speculation
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as in reality
the quality of being actual
although this account of the scheme seems like it must be fiction, its very factuality makes it all the more fascinating
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Recent Examples of factual
Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
For the experts, the accumulation of factual material is key.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The backlash to Bongino’s factual statement is part of a broader political phenomenon.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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But the appeals court disagreed four months later, saying that Lee’s claims should be understood as subjective viewpoints, rather than factual statements.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
For the experts, the accumulation of factual material is key.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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fairness meter
Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The backlash to Bongino’s factual statement is part of a broader political phenomenon.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
Adjective
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The Assemblies of God asserts that Adam and Eve were historical people.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The 922 reports logged through late May is 281 more than the historical average of 641 for this time of year, the outlet said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Four road trips into this year, however, no trickle-down effect has been as lauded as the changes the Dodgers have made to their actual travel schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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This is an exuberant, visually stylish imagining of soccer that, say some critics who played the beta preview, gets tantalizingly close to the pure physical joy of kicking an actual soccer ball around with your friends.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Noun
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During Atlanta’s first preseason workout, Griner gathered a few younger players and delivered some hard truths.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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This reflects a growing truth: emotional connection is a business asset.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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That was guiding a lot of our decision making — how to land the plane in terms of the emotional realities that were going on in the film.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Revolutionary fervor and strict moral codes reshaped film, censoring depictions of gender, modern lifestyles, and social realities.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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That’s on the new episode of Doc Talk, co-hosted by Oscar winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley) and Matt Carey, Deadline’s documentary editor.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Bold handwoven brocade motifs and real silver brocade detailing added charm to her saree.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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All of his links to the real world are frayed or contrived.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Dobbs had a pass batted at the line and also had some issues with accuracy, throwing high to wide receiver Efton Chism and behind tight end CJ Dippre. Studs RB Lan Larison: The undrafted rookie out of UC Davis continues to see an increase of work with Stevenson limited.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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This group’s past five-year forecasts have proven to be highly accurate on a global scale, the report noted, with less accuracy for predictions on more regional levels.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Gearing up business even more is the fact that 45% of K-12 schools are out for good this summer starting Friday.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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In fact, exercise is so important that Topol ranks it as No. 1 on the list for anyone who wants to get started on the path of a longer life.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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