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as in real
being exactly as appears or as claimed
his claim that he's the heir to the throne of Greece can't be true
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if that is true, then we can't get in without a key
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
the true scope of this environmental problem is far greater than anyone imagined
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
he will be true to his word
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
it's not a true reproduction of the painting because the original is much larger
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
may our love for one another always be true
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as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
that news story is completely true, for the station released a list of its sources to back it up
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a true friend when you need one
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
paleontologists are still debating whether the fossil is that of a true dinosaur or a precursor
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a person of great integrity, he was the truest person I've ever met
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Recent Examples of true
Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
There were also suspicions that China's economic interest was the true motivation behind the aid.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022
Even Klotz noted his predictions came true faster than anyone expected, let alone him.
—Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021
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Adjective
And that’s not just true for him personally.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
There were also suspicions that China's economic interest was the true motivation behind the aid.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
This was the second unique compliment of the day, which rang true not only to Kim’s mythology of endless growth and expansion, but also to her whole family’s larger, cross-genre, and inter-disciplinary brand.
—Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022
Even Klotz noted his predictions came true faster than anyone expected, let alone him.
—Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
Adjective
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Until now, no experiment had captured that full progression in a real material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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There was the drug lord who was famously killed twice, Nazario Moreno, leader of the violent and pseudo religious Knights Templar cartel who authorities said was killed in 2010 only to kill him for real in 2014.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And don't forget to use a warm white bulb in the correct wattage for the space.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The protesters never mentioned his name on their live stream and never published his actual home address.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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That this passion for art has given it any greater understanding of actual human nature might be.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The movie had been a hit a few months earlier, though Oscar and Jude, loyal to the stage production, had quibbles with the screen adaptation.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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In return, those Revolutionary Guard commanders became Khamenei’s loyal inner circle, helping quell domestic unrest and exporting the Islamic Republic’s revolutionary ideology across the region, in Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq and Yemen.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rick Song, Persona’s co-founder and chief executive, wrote in a statement posted to LinkedIn that Discord’s claims about Persona’s capabilities were not accurate, emphasizing that the company does offer on-device age verification.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rick Song, Persona’s co-founder and CEO, wrote in a statement posted to LinkedIn that Discord’s claims about Persona’s capabilities were not accurate, emphasizing that the company does offer on-device age verification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Europeans insist that a genuine popular movement against the regime arose in recent months but that it was shut down in an unprecedented wave of violence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In the short term, instability in the Gulf represents genuine economic pain for China rather than strategic opportunity.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The adequacy report includes historical context, as well as superintendent, principal and teacher surveys.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Get inspired via a dedicated website featuring narratives that highlight Route 66’s cultural impact, Then & Now historical images, and a comprehensive events calendar that will help visitors plan to attend centennial events throughout the year.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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The attack was likely meant to demonstrate how the group, a once reliable and powerful proxy of the Islamic Republic, still has the capability and the will to strike on behalf of Tehran.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Again, the cast award is not a reliable best picture precursor.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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