Synonyms of in fact

in fact

phrase

1

as in actually

to tell the truth

She told authorities she had been home that night when in fact witnesses reported seeing her in town.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actually
• really
• frankly
• honestly
• indeed
• as a matter of fact
• truly
• in point of fact
• truthfully
• to be sure
• certainly
• positively
• absolutely
• admittedly
• in actuality
• in truth
• in reality
• verily
• undoubtedly
• forsooth
• unquestionably
• realistically
• indisputably
• indubitably
• veritably

2

as in indeed

not merely this but also

Blue whales are the biggest animals on Earth, and in fact, they can weigh up to 200 tons.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indeed
• truly
• really
• certainly
• definitely
• surely
• truly
• even
• nay
• in truth
• yea
• in reality
• undoubtedly
• positively
• verily
• doubtless
• decidedly
• unquestionably
• assuredly
• undeniably
• indisputably
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in fact

So softly, in fact, that Ship didn't explode after hitting the water — a first for a Starship flight. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026

But just a day before the USMNT faced Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle, The Athletic reported Balogun would, in fact, be available. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Maybe folks were turning to Spotify to confirm that the Swag II was, in fact, part of Bieber’s discography and not some obscure Christian rock track. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

But investigators later said that their detailed forensic search was in fact able to turn the photos up on Gaffney’s phone. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026