VERITIES Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

verity

noun

ˈver-ə-tē

Definition of verity

as in truth

agreement with fact or reality the local tourist bureau is less concerned with the verity of the legend than the fact that it attracts visitors to the area

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as in integrity

devotion to telling the truth no one is questioning your verity—just your memory of events that happened long ago

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Recent Examples of verity This was one of those personal truths that after voicing it to someone else solidifies its verity — and all in the name of Los Angeles. — Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 The Dead zero in on eternal verities, cosmic consciousness, storytelling archetypes. — Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025 In September 2023, 'The New Yorker' published a story calling into question the verity behind the personal stories in Hasan Minhaj's stand-up sets Comments Hasan Minhaj has had a successful career as a comedian, with three Netflix specials under his belt. — Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Helix Earth Technologies has been awarded multiple grants and funding from a verity of sources, including the DOE and NASA, and was recently announced as a finalist in the 2024 Urban Future Prize Competition. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for verity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for verity

Noun

The ugly truth of America's expensive homes Support Public Media.

— Brittany Luse, NPR, 6 July 2026
Lisa Acker Moulter, director of the Betsy Ross House, says the story of Betsy Ross reflects a broader truth about who contributed to America’s founding.

— Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of truth

Noun

Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.

— Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 4 July 2026
Financial regulation is struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to European policymakers, who are grappling with how to support adoption while containing risks to market integrity and stability.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of integrity

Noun

This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of accuracy

Noun

Thu’s team hand-cut roughly 65 kilos of noodles, one of many marathon prep sessions undertaken in pursuit of authenticity.

— Karen Yuan, Vogue, 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

Definition of authenticity

Noun

There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
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.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of truthfulness

Noun

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.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026

Definition of sincerity

Noun

To summarize, physical AI governance is an extension of operational and safety governance, and the boards best positioned are ones that import high-reliability-organization oversight practices rather than scaling up their AI ethics frameworks.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride countered that the reliability of the DNA testing could be examined if the case goes to trial.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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