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

The Times on Friday filed a countersuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming that a reverse discrimination claim was in fact a retaliatory action because of its news reporting. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 July 2026

The next day, a spokesperson for the court told CNN and NPR that, in fact, Alito had been notified in advance that Sotomayor would be reading her dissent. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Shoes and bags, in fact, are the unpredictable—even slightly crazy—element that adds a personal touch to an outfit. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 11 July 2026

That chapter seems to be over now, although as mentioned before this does not necessarily mean production of Aviation will stop—in fact, bottling and blending moved to another location last year. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 July 2026