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
  • But the real beauty here is that there isn’t much to do beyond taking a dip in the phenomenal infinity pool, followed by a nap.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.
    Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • These are experiences that EXPLORE facilitates best, and each traveler contributes to the projects in their own, genuine way.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026

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“Veridical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veridical. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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