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adjective

ˈtrü How to pronounce true (audio)
Definition of truenext
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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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true

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adverb

as in even

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Recent Examples of true
Adjective
That was true, of course, before Torre’s revelations; if Aspiration hadn’t gone bankrupt, there might not have been the start of a public paper trail, and the Clippers might have gotten away with the whole scheme. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026 This is a scenic, memorable 18 holes and the staff at Stonebridge, true to its slogan, were very helpful and friendly. — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
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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 See All Example Sentences for true
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
  1. real
  2. correct
  3. actual
  4. loyal
  5. accurate
  6. genuine
  7. historical
  8. reliable
Adjective
  • Only 24 and with room to grow, but also real pedigree, Nico felt like the perfect, window-shaping addition.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The shower itself features a deep green wall digitally printed to appear like real tile.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Dallas was then left with the decision to risk him on waivers, but the decision to do it on Monday rather than Sunday ended up being the correct move to get him back in Dallas.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Last week’s guest subscriber, Manchester United fan Matt from London, predicted six correct results out of 10 to send the readers to the top of the table.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of correct
Adjective
  • Nothing better than a little Friday night lights — both the show AND the actual game itself.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Could Hassouna have formed a more incisive portrait of Gaza City’s wartime journalists and their actual output, giving us a sense of the group’s sociology?
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • Adcock has built an incredibly loyal and cult-like following in the country music world over the past couple years.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • From the top-tier practice facility, to a state-of-the-art arena, to fan-forward initiatives, there was a sense the organization was rewarding the people most loyal to the team.
    — Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of loyal
Adjective
  • Suffice it to say, a QB's rookie year is not always an accurate portrayal of the player that QB will become.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • However, according to veterinarians, this calculation isn't always accurate.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of accurate
Adjective
  • With what seems like little embellishment to real locations (including a genuine culture of female-only caddies sporting bright colors), the movie captures a languid, top-down strangeness.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The aesthetic lineage Wingard invokes relied on the genuine nastiness of works like Faster, Pussycat!
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Bonesho said this latest interpretation doesn’t lessen the artifact’s historical importance.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to the historical displays and remembrances, Bennett said, there will be music courtesy of local band Emerald City and games and activities for children.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • That capability matters because HAPS platforms must maintain a tight operating area to provide reliable coverage.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Central to this was the control exerted in central midfield, an area patrolled by Ben Whiteman and the ever-reliable Matty James.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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