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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
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
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Gold hardware and an abundance of pockets decorated Zimmermann’s range of true indigo flares, bell-bottoms and jackets with voluminous sleeves.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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
Adverb
These results reveal the true state of your brand’s online ecosystem and the strength of your SEO and generative engine optimization strategy.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Gold hardware and an abundance of pockets decorated Zimmermann’s range of true indigo flares, bell-bottoms and jackets with voluminous sleeves.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
Adjective
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Sometimes, though, the homeowners and their stories are truly the real treasure.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film, which includes the real audio of Hind Rajab before her death, has attracted several high-profile supporters, including Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Alfonso Cuaron, and Jonathan Glazer.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pool of possible questions was raised to 128, and the requirement for correct answers raised to 12 out of 20 asked.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Islamabad is now more likely to consider Delhi’s growing friendliness with the Taliban to harm Pakistan’s interests a real possibility, regardless of Delhi’s actual intentions.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sottile did not identify any actual threat of action from the CFTC toward Kalshi this year in his court declaration.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The outlet also opined that someone who is brought into a business venture because of their loyalty to MAGA could feel more pressure to remain loyal.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Nazi regime urged pastors to join a nationalist Reich Church more loyal to Adolf Hitler than to God.—
Rev. Nathan Empsall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Many experts donated years of their time and decades of expertise to help me make these depictions as rich and accurate as possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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These projections have been fairly accurate over the past decade, with sportsbooks predicting the East’s total number of regular season wins within single digits six times.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Thune, due to the Senate filibuster, has been forced to take a more nuanced approach, using a combination of political pressure and genuine outreach.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement But political divisions remained because of genuine ideological differences.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The site has housed many historical figures over the years, from Queen Margaret to Mary, Queen of Scots.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Teenagers can only take so many historical facts or visits to ancient ruins and notable churches.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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But one reliable occupant, Spirit Halloween, has called it home for years.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even with a tracker, a traditional collar remains a reliable option.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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