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

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

Bellingham may, in fact, be more similar to Tuchel than any other member of the squad. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Related Stories In details now provided to Variety by Universal, the mighty steed in question — visible from several streets away— was in fact some 36 feet tall and weighed in excess of 8,800 pounds. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 July 2026

Both are unbeaten — in fact, Spain is unbeaten in its last 36 games, one shy of the all-time record. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026