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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
her innate veracity is beyond question
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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
Newsweek has not independently verified the messages, but Jones has not questioned their veracity and has apologized for them.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The president has denied the veracity of the letter, which was mentioned by The Wall Street Journal in July.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The president has denied the veracity of the letter, which was mentioned by The Wall Street Journal in July.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracity
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, he was tapped to become the BBC’s director-general, where he has been widely considered a formidable leader and a staunch defender of the BBC’s journalistic integrity.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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And hospitals are moving quickly to adopt it, drawn by the promise of lower costs and sharper diagnostic accuracy.—
Dr. Nicholas Cozzi,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, anesthesia, commonly used during experiments, alters brain activity and blood circulation, affecting the accuracy of results.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Someone could surprise you with honesty, or a connection could flip overnight.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Seehorn learned through Gould on Saul that honesty in any direction leads to the respect of an audience, not shameless pandering.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Long-distance precision rises The Sentante platform uses standard guidewires and catheters linked to a sensory system that captures the surgeon’s hand movements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps the real disappointment is that this is more of a journeyman effort from Wright than usual, without the ricocheting momentum and clockwork precision of Baby Driver or the dazzling style and enveloping mood of Last Night in Soho.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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If accurate even only in part, such a dramatic escalation would cast doubt on the reliability of the election results and put the military at the center of the blame for the outcome.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Although outdoor tests have begun, long-term reliability data remain limited.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Suddenly, sincerity felt like a fresher approach to a contemporary political story—more interesting, more unexpected, and more aligned with my artistic ethos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even with the emotional whiplash of Edward's shifting moods, Pattinson channels a sober sincerity that's almost magnetic.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Veracity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracity. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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