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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 substantial difference on our benchmark suggests that o1 provides more reliable information, while R1 struggles with factual consistency.
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Manas Gaur, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
This was a factual dispute about whether a directive had been given.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Image In the past, the office has also performed another quality-control function: Checking factual statements in draft orders and insisting upon solid evidence supporting any material claims before approving them, veterans of the office say.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.
—Mercury News, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Manas Gaur, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
This was a factual dispute about whether a directive had been given.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Image In the past, the office has also performed another quality-control function: Checking factual statements in draft orders and insisting upon solid evidence supporting any material claims before approving them, veterans of the office say.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.
—Mercury News, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
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Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies and ironies.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The destinations also had to offer scenic views, tasty, historical sights and plenty of activities, the publication said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fiction, meanwhile, can upturn such collective attitudes by conveying the specificity of actual working lives and workplaces, recognizing that even the most monotonous labor can shape the self.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Users and park supporters say the closures, both actual and potential, will likely reshape how people visit national parks this year, keeping more visitors closer to gateway towns and out of more remote areas.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Matheson pointed out that there was a lack of documentary evidence that that was the rationale for the purchase.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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The legislation would require people to show documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or a birth certificate, when registering to vote.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Back here in the real world, other Under 30 honorees are harnessing AI to tackle important problems.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The role of deep and purposeful human connection amid this literal and figurative perfect storm of circumstances has never been more crucial.—
Paul David,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Merrill has everything Max doesn’t: a wife, kids, a house to himself, a literal white picket fence.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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