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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
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
Noun
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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The three faced off in two contentious debates in October, in which Mamdani and Cuomo sparred over issues of integrity and experience while Sliwa sought to paint them as two sides of the same ideological coin.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 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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Should urban policy be guided by the cold precision of development economics, or by a vision of fairness and dignity?—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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This dedication to precision also reflects the company’s conscious use of fuel.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The nickel-zinc chemistry promises greater energy density and reliability, along with lower maintenance demands, a key advantage for long-endurance, stealth missions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over time, that effort grew into a family-run company known for reliability and attention to detail.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 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 11 Nov. 2025.
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