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

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

Perhaps the voice on the track didn’t belong to Fenix, or, in fact, to anyone at all. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Critically, the owner of the footage failed to show any impact on the market for the footage and in fact had never licensed the footage for compensation. — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Trask would be a strong candidate to join the Panthers’ practice squad if King, in fact, remains sidelined due to injury. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026