as in lies
a statement that is only partly true and that is intended to deceive people
I'm tired of all these half-truths—I want to know the real story.
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Recent Examples of half-truths
But Agnes has had enough of Gilead’s half-truths and holy posturing.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Don’t settle for half-truths; seek meaningful joy.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Some information is useful, some is harmful and some are half-truths that can cost you real money.
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Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
People who rely on half-truths often underestimate how visible their behavior becomes.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
In this environment, influencers and politically motivated accounts now function as de facto broadcasters, often spreading half-truths, distortions or outright falsehoods with little accountability.
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Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Over the next 90 years, tourism in Natchez blossomed around half-truths and omissions.
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Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Social media spread half-truths faster than public-health leaders could correct them.
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Robert Pearl,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
In a field crowded by lore, half-truths, and marketing copy, Chartreuse distinguishes itself by being the real deal.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
6 Dec. 2025
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Don’t settle for half-truths; seek meaningful joy.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Some information is useful, some is harmful and some are half-truths that can cost you real money.
—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
People who rely on half-truths often underestimate how visible their behavior becomes.
—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
In this environment, influencers and politically motivated accounts now function as de facto broadcasters, often spreading half-truths, distortions or outright falsehoods with little accountability.
—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Over the next 90 years, tourism in Natchez blossomed around half-truths and omissions.
—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Social media spread half-truths faster than public-health leaders could correct them.
—
Robert Pearl,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
In a field crowded by lore, half-truths, and marketing copy, Chartreuse distinguishes itself by being the real deal.
—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-truths
Noun
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Finally, reality itself has a way of fighting back against lies and propaganda.
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Seems like far too many appreciate this type of corruption, and making money on SM for lies, is precisely that.
Noun
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By Christopher Arnott Even tales as old as time need to get told a different way every once in a while.
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Everything else in these tales of Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister can be a bit over-amped and over-stylized.
Noun
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
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The history of Kaskaskia is full of stories of resilience and stubborn pride, but also of the inevitability of nature.
Noun
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Critics pointed to technological deficiencies, market distortions, misallocation of capital, inefficient state intervention, corruption, and questions about implementation.
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Not the fun stuff — waving down at your antlike neighbors, chatting up green alien dudes — but the dicey stuff like zero gravity and sound and communication distortions?
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