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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
The Shirilla family still argues that Christine’s account didn’t have veracity, but their appeal for a new trial was denied in 2024.
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Jake King-Schreifels,
Time,
15 May 2026
The Pentagon has convened a task force, the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, to examine the veracity of these UAP encounters that stretch back decades.
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Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
And even if credible veracity comes and goes, Lindsay-Abaire mines them for plenty of laughs.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
And even if credible veracity comes and goes, Lindsay-Abaire mines them for plenty of laughs, including a couple of total howlers.
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Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for veracity
Jake King-Schreifels,
Time,
15 May 2026
The Pentagon has convened a task force, the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, to examine the veracity of these UAP encounters that stretch back decades.
—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
And even if credible veracity comes and goes, Lindsay-Abaire mines them for plenty of laughs.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
And even if credible veracity comes and goes, Lindsay-Abaire mines them for plenty of laughs, including a couple of total howlers.
—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracity
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Fold the remaining cheese into the pasta before serving to keep the integrity of the crumbles.
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Election integrity threats, personal safety.
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Despite concerns about the accuracy of the records in the new system, Sooknanan said, the administration shared the database with states, which used it on their rolls.
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But it is being pitched to the general public, albeit to those who care about accuracy.
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Blunt honesty had clicked with a relentless desire for improvement, launching a professional partnership and personal friendship that greatly enriched the careers of both men and, in time, would meaningfully alter the course of Chelsea history.
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What drew him to the exchange wasn’t controversy, but honesty.
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One of the most advanced attack submarine The Barracuda class is considered one of the most advanced attack submarine designs in Europe, combining stealth, long endurance, and the ability to strike both ships and land targets with precision.
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Drums and bells had been used for so long to gather people for town meetings or church services that hardly anybody complained when bells were tuned or fifes added to the drum corps, which began to march with choreographic precision.
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There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
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Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
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San Diego Gas & Electric says that the project would help increase California's supply of renewable energy and lessen the strain on the current power grid, lower energy costs and increase reliability during extreme weather or emergencies.
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This focus on user convenience and reliability positions IONNA as a major player in the EV infrastructure.
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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“Veracity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracity. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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