1
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.
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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verity
Noun
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So set an intention that matters and embrace it as truth.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The unspoken truth since the war began, this remains more the case in the closing five days of the ceasefire.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, results from the Advanced Test Reactor indicated that ANEEL fuel pellets maintained their structural integrity after several months of testing.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Advanced statistical modeling revealed that a group of six piRNAs alone predicted two‑year survival with accuracy as high as 86%.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Improvements in timing accuracy can also open doors to new science.—
Andrei Derevianko,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Through her social media platforms, Libby is known to connect and empower women with honesty, humor, and her relatable voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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So does his willingness to examine his own work with the same honesty the Nets demanded from their players.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As millennials value authenticity, personalized services, and customization, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach seems to be the key to a successful program.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sure, there’s an air of elegance that pervades with guests often embodying that quiet luxury vibe, but that doesn’t spoil the authenticity of the resort, which is a destination for those seeking a blend of sun, sand and sophistication—no matter what designer label your shoes happen to be.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Each year brings a new theme, embraced with staggering sincerity—and just a hint of competition.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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People have a sense that there is a sincerity and authenticity and genuine concern for the environment that isn't just a marketing gimmick or a brand.—
Tony Biasotti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors reliability and structure.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Taken together, these policies amount to a sweeping energy transition imposed from the top down — without a clear plan to maintain reliability or keep costs affordable.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Verity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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