veridical

Definition of veridicalnext

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Recent Examples of veridical People tend to think of hallucination as a kind of false perception, in clear contrast to veridical, true-to-reality, normal perception. Anil K. Seth, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2019 There appears to be a close relationship between the brain areas responsible for veridical, imagined, and hallucinatory perception, though more data is needed. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Unless, that is, there is a veridical image imprinted in the victims’ mind/brain, one which can be extracted using a method that depends simultaneously on the necessity of speech and the impossibility of its communicating the truth. Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veridical
Adjective
  • Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026

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“Veridical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veridical. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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