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as in honest
being in the habit of telling the truth
he has a reputation for being veracious, so people generally take his word for things
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
most readers have accepted the book as a veracious account of Samuel Johnson's table talk
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as in true
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a novel that presents a fairly veracious and unvarnished picture of the lives of affluent suburbanites
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Recent Examples of veracious
Their veracious portrayal was well received at Sundance, where Mehiel made history as the first trans actor to win the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
On the other hand, could NZBA recommend inviting climate scientists to their boards to understand better the veracious nature of the risks faced and the appropriate mitigation paths to be considered?
—Frank Van Gansbeke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
As for elephant riding, the ACEWG notes that while veracious studies have not been conducted on elephants specifically, it is known that horses, dogs, and donkeys have a weight-carrying capacity of about 20-to-25 percent of their body weight.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2018
Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
On the other hand, could NZBA recommend inviting climate scientists to their boards to understand better the veracious nature of the risks faced and the appropriate mitigation paths to be considered?
—Frank Van Gansbeke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
As for elephant riding, the ACEWG notes that while veracious studies have not been conducted on elephants specifically, it is known that horses, dogs, and donkeys have a weight-carrying capacity of about 20-to-25 percent of their body weight.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracious
Adjective
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Ananda Lewis’ voice cut through silence like light through mist—bold, unwavering, and luminously honest.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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My advice is to conduct an honest assessment of your team's capabilities relative to migration requirements.—
AJ Bubb,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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But even if Trump’s characterization turns out to be accurate, the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities may not mean the end of the Iranian nuclear threat.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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Despite the vast expansion in the number of sensors, the insurance institute’s testing found, the male THOR dummy was less accurate than the current Hybrid dummies, which also had limitations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Natural Rugs Not all natural fibers belong in nature, and that is especially true of popular rug materials like jute and sisal.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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But while the South gets most of the spotlight, the true magic lies further away.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken critics of conditions at the centers amid concerns over overcrowding and detainee deaths.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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Newsom, however, was an outspoken opponent of the proposition.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The authentic arcade controls are durable and comfortable for intense sessions.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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The journeys, known as Original Voyages, have numerous and varied shore excursions allowing travelers a chance to explore authentic Norway at a relaxed pace, with flexible itineraries and approachable pricing.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Sign into your Spectrum account to find the correct mailing address for your area.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Winter doesn’t deny that some of the advice is truthful — falling asleep in a colder, darker room, for example, or engaging in a relaxing activity like reading before bed.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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In arguing — sometimes civilly, sometimes not — the details of the case, the 12 men and women in the room reflect something deeply truthful about all of us, as individuals and as a society.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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However, be careful of blurring the distinction between professional and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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“Veracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracious. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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