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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
Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
That’s especially true in Texas, which ranks behind only Virginia in statewide data center energy usage, according to a study published by the Electric Power Research Institute.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 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
Jack’s impulsive move, running with the bulls in Pamplona, is true to his spontaneous personality.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
That’s especially true in Texas, which ranks behind only Virginia in statewide data center energy usage, according to a study published by the Electric Power Research Institute.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
Adjective
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She is next slated to appear in the boxing drama Christy, based on the life of real professional pugilist Christy Martin.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Reducing recidivism starts with real support: jobs, housing, and care.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Trump and his appointees have loudly asserted that their vision for science in America is the correct one, representing truth rather than politics.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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Without additional information, astronomers can't determine which of these possibilities is correct.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Which was more nerve-wracking, the actual audition or the performance in the movie?—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The actual rich keep finding new places to stash themselves away—on superyachts, in underground bunkers, off the planet altogether—and yet spectacles of wealth are now accessible 24/7 through our devices.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His administration removed 18 board members who had been appointed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, to what used to be a bipartisan board, while appointing those loyal to Trump, such as his chief of staff Susie Wiles and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President JD Vance.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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When 25-year-old Amadeus arrives in bustling 18th-century Vienna, no longer a child prodigy and craving creative freedom, his world collides with two pivotal figures: his fiercely loyal future wife, Constanze Weber, and devoutly religious court composer, Antonio Salieri.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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A little over half of the participants projected Houston’s offensive efficiency to be in the middle third of the league, which seems like an accurate prediction.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By avoiding these five common pitfalls, businesses can transform their customer data from a costly liability into a genuine competitive advantage that drives measurable growth and innovation.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That’s not the start of a bad joke, but a genuine potential answer to this question.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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This city is surrounded by an array of activities like flea markets, gardens, beautiful mountainous landscapes, old silver mines and remarkable Mexican historical monuments.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The market-at-large is expensive by historical metrics.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Each day, Lamb showed up with multiple catches and proved to be the reliable target he’s been through five seasons.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Invest in acoustic privacy, reliable technology for hybrid collaboration, and layout choices that reflect different work styles.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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