veracious

adjective

və-ˈrā-shəs How to pronounce veracious (audio)
Definition of veraciousnext
1
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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2
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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3
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 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
  1. honest
  2. accurate
  3. true
  4. outspoken
  5. authentic
  6. correct
  7. truthful
  8. careful
Adjective
  • To be honest, that's probably the best-case scenario for the casual fans that this sort of fight draws.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 2nd House of Resources may ask you to be honest about time, money, energy, or self-worth.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • The prerequisite to knowing business value is a cost model that is comprehensive, accurate and trusted.
    — Udam Dewaraja, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • My son was diagnosed with a spontaneous variant resulting in Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome, and my daughter ultimately received an accurate genetic diagnosis of Phelan-McDermid syndrome after years of unanswered questions.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of accurate
Adjective
  • But regardless of any lack of confidence in Hamas’ true intentions, in Mladenov’s faith in the ability to verify weapons decommissioning, or indeed Netanyahu’s own willingness to order any troop withdrawals, why poke Trump so publicly in the eye?
    — Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This problem-first strategy is crucial for unlocking AI's true potential.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
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  • Kloss is an outspoken advocate for reproductive rights and other progressive causes.
    — Greg Beacham, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In a Republican primary, where candidates typically run to the right, voters may opt for the candidate that has the most outspoken track record.
    — Jack Harvel August 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • Companies must understand who their decisions affect and why the process matters, a point Professor Christopher Marquis makes in his discussion of authentic stakeholder governance.
    — ByThad L. Bench, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Chad Tons The most successful marketing campaigns begin with authentic, memorable experiences.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • Everyone predicted the scoreline of each of the 10 Premier League matches each gameweek, with points awarded for correct guesses and a league table kept track of who was leading.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This week's total solar eclipse captured the world's attention, and millions of skywatchers looked up (with the correct protective eyewear, hopefully) to experience the moon blocking out our star's light.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of correct
Adjective
  • In addition, the survey revealed that most Americans feel that AI makes truthful information harder to find, and nearly a third are willing to pay for an internet with no tracking or algorithmic feeds.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As Democrats and Republicans point the finger of blame at each other, even resorting to childish name calling, Americans are put in the uncomfortable position of trying to figure out who’s being truthful and who is lying.
    — Mike Patton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of truthful
Adjective
  • Kurz said that the field team put careful consideration into selecting each site.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Steve Bardens/Getty Images Brighton & Hove Albion must be careful that the chill of winter does not arrive much earlier than normal for them this season in the Conference League.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of careful

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“Veracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracious. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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