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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
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 9 June 2026
That description is certainly true.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 23 June 2022
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
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Adjective
Trump has often alleged rampant voter fraud that has hampered Republicans’ success, and his base has largely accepted these sentiments to be true, despite no evidence backing up his accusations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 9 June 2026
That description is certainly true.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Adverb
That same principal holds true more broadly: The US has real material needs that could be met with better infrastructure for transportation, energy, and housing.
—Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 23 June 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
Adjective
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Not only without the ball, their were moments of real quality when Cape Verde recovered possession, zipping the ball around the Spanish pressure and often looking to play their way out with short passes into midfield.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In the scientific community, there are a few outliers, but by and large, there’s a pretty universal agreement among scientists that the climate crisis is real and important.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The correct response cannot be grasped, only meditated upon in the way of a koan used to train Zen Buddhist monks and force them into enlightenment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Later asked by Deadline how traditional entertainment companies could court the likes of Markiplier and Kane Parsons, Tewes opined that attempting a top-down approach with digital and YouTube creators would have the opposite effect and the correct path would be to offer distribution to their films.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The music video shows Rodrigo prancing around the actual Palace of Versailles, in a controversial babydoll dress singing about a boy looking like an angel on its walls.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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However, that doesn’t affect the actual smoking process.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The thing everyone, from the NCAA’s fiercest critics to its most loyal defenders, understood had to remain nonnegotiable.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The New Britain native was popular and enjoyed the support of loyal followers.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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If blue-and-red jerseys and Chicago ballcaps are an accurate barometer, Cubs fans ruled — by a lot.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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André and Alex worked with The Witness creators to ensure the show was accurate.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The actor argued that social media creates the illusion of intimacy while removing the unpredictability that comes with genuine human connection.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Liberal clergy abandoned certain tenets of Christian orthodoxy—the Virgin Birth, Christ’s miracles—for a more literary and historical approach to the Bible.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The habits already known to support blood and skin health, sleep, nutrition, sun protection, not smoking and managing inflammation, remain the most reliable tools available right now.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Ferrari’s power unit is much more reliable, but this weekend, its hydraulics weren’t, costing Leclerc a race finish.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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