veridical

Definition of veridicalnext

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Recent Examples of veridical 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veridical
Adjective
  • Every year, Ed Resnick, the owner of Event Carpet, crosses the street from the Met to hand out leftover pieces from the real carpet to fans.
    Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
  • The only real opportunity for Cubs fans to experience Wrigley’s last look of elegance occurs if the Cubs play in late October or early November in the World Series.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Adjective
  • But the slow realization that Snake Rob was a genuine threat who would ultimately run the game was especially satisfying and a reminder of how well The Traitors works as an all-star showcase and narrative machine, even in its fourth season.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
  • On an island with no shortage of luxury hotels, this one sets itself apart with its easygoing approach and genuine Italian hospitality.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026

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“Veridical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veridical. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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