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

As revealed at the end of Episode 4, the Manhunter is in fact Zoe Macon, played by Poorna Jagannathan. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

MacDonald, from Milford and Notre Dame-West Haven, pitched for UConn and was, in fact, the winning pitcher in the first of Jim Penders’ more than 800 wins in 2004. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Facing Auburn, the Bears lost 17-16, and a communal roar could be heard outside The Swamp because, in fact, a Saturday of Week 1 magnitude can frequently dabble in schadenfreude. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

There have been just five all-female ISS spacewalks to date, and Meir has been part of three of them — the first three, in fact. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026