truth

noun

ˈtrüth How to pronounce truth (audio)
Definition of truthnext
as in accuracy
agreement with fact or reality there is no truth to the rumor that the couple is getting a divorce

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Recent Examples of truth The platforms pitch themselves as truth machines, which could mean a couple of different things. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 Replit built a semantic layer over its data so agents knew which tables were sources of truth. — John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Scorpio October 23 – November 21 A family or money truth may need daylight instead of another private investigation. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 But also, because The Odyssey itself is a kind of Trojan horse, a vessel that pretends to give us an entertaining story from the past while, in fact, exposing uncomfortable truths about the present. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for truth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truth
  1. accuracy
  2. authenticity
  3. truthfulness
  4. facticity
Noun
  • For instance, non-invasive EEG systems generally capture weaker and noisier signals than implanted brain devices, making accuracy and reliability critical hurdles.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Their semi-final against France was a masterclass in how to move the ball with pace and accuracy.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • On the other hand, there are many bands on the road, drawing enormous crowds, with much less authenticity than a Keith-free Stones.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Value is being redefined through craftsmanship, longevity and authenticity rather than discounting alone.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of authenticity
Noun
  • There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of truthfulness
Noun
  • An effective story must have the unity and lyricism of a poem while giving the comforting facticity of a novel.
    — Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2020
  • Molina seems to be trying to prove a point here, something about what can be lost by emphasizing the facticity and evidentiary value of archival research.
    — Jacob Silverman, New Republic, 16 Aug. 2017
Definition of facticity

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“Truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truth. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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