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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
her innate veracity is beyond question
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2
as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
I challenge the veracity of many of the quotations in his memoirs, for he recreates conversations that occurred decades ago
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Recent Examples of veracity
If the veracity and reliability of government data are regularly criticized and devalued by the administration anytime the facts contradict the administration’s positions, and those who speak out are at risk of losing their jobs, trust in all government data, and the agencies themselves, erodes.
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Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
But the day after Al-Sharif’s death, Shalaby was anxious about the veracity of BBC News’ own reporting on the journalist’s background.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
The story from The Wall Street Journal was later updated to reflect caution from some Justice Department officials about the veracity of the internal bulletin.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Fox News Digital reported that multiple sources confirmed the veracity of the bulletin, but stressed that the information was preliminary.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
But the day after Al-Sharif’s death, Shalaby was anxious about the veracity of BBC News’ own reporting on the journalist’s background.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
The story from The Wall Street Journal was later updated to reflect caution from some Justice Department officials about the veracity of the internal bulletin.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Fox News Digital reported that multiple sources confirmed the veracity of the bulletin, but stressed that the information was preliminary.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracity
Noun
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Closing these gaps — by proving cold chain integrity and making preparation steps unmistakable — is key to preventing devastating safety breakdowns and the category-wide PR fallout that can follow a single recall.—
Darin Detwiler,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The new facility is the first to operate with an advanced warehouse management system, which Macy’s expects to significantly improve efficiency and accuracy of fulfillment and store replenishment, while establishing a model that can be scaled across the company’s network in the years ahead.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rose, who's written for Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, praised Yearwood's instinct and honesty.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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But outside the Manhattan martini lunches, Cattrall brings some of that same honesty to her own journey.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Continuous delivery accelerates the feedback loop between users and developers, allowing real-world data from ongoing projects to refine solver precision and stability.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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That precision, combined with the low barrier to entry for fans, can help smaller sports grow beyond their core circles.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Brand equity and relevance need to be fed over time, as they are considered notions of quality and reliability by clients, informing their purchasing choices.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The businesses surviving today are those making hard decisions now—about sourcing, shipping, and paying for reliability.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Several applauded Clark’s transparency and sincerity.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Critics after the screening agreed that when given a character perfectly tailored to his strengths (cocky sincerity, charismatic twerpiness), Timmy is a live wire.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Veracity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracity. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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