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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
But the appeals court disagreed four months later, saying that Lee’s claims should be understood as subjective viewpoints, rather than factual statements.
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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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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
This is a preview of The 1600—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.
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
See All Example Sentences for factual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
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Our assessment is grounded in a thorough analysis of Caterpillar’s existing valuation relative to its recent operational performance and historical financial state.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Peekaboo Animation, Fabrique Fantastique Targeted at kids 4–8 years old, this educational and adventurous comedy series introduces kids to famous figures like Mandela and Mozart in their childhood, blending humor and historical insight.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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But in terms of actual similarities between character and person, there’s only the vague echo of Malkmus’ own journey from the Central Valley suburb of Stockton, California, to New York City in pursuit of rock & roll.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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Rather, while some roads saw some minor flooding, the heaviest bands of rain stayed offshore, lessening the chances for actual flooding.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Tufano explains how documentary filmmakers increasingly are moving to a territory-by-territory approach to sell their features in the absence of acquisitions for worldwide distribution.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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Published 76 years ago, the novel is the core of Raoul Peck’s documentary portrait of the writer.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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However, the real star of the show is the puffer complex.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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That’s the real opportunity for the industry today.—
Shahar Man,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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When compounded by phone tag, these gaps risk worsening conditions — making strategic communication a literal lifeline.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Which is to say nothing of the literal value of developing homegrown careers — tens of millions of euros potentially.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Hoang said the online allegations — none of which were true — led to threats of violence against the university, and there was talk that some parents withdrew their children because of them.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Mosquitoes are a true scourge, responsible for up to one million human deaths per year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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