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 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 Putin conducts himself as a human quotation from the past, a restorer of Russia's age-old verities. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for verity

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Noun

The debates that sparked in the lobby afterward, confronting uncomfortable truths about our society or sharing moments of profound empathy, were the building blocks of a resilient society.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
But the harsh truth is that Coleman has a reputation to overcome.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of truth

Noun

Without occasional fire, peat layers would build up and overwhelm the integrity of the swamp.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Trump has repeatedly raised concerns about election integrity in recent weeks and months as November’s midterm elections approach, alleging that federal elections are not adequately secure.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Definition of integrity

Noun

For instance, non-invasive EEG systems generally capture weaker and noisier signals than implanted brain devices, making accuracy and reliability critical hurdles.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Their semi-final against France was a masterclass in how to move the ball with pace and accuracy.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Definition of accuracy

Noun

Instead, that honesty built real trust with our community and clients.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Positive reviews often mention a high level of professionalism and honesty, while some negative feedback points to paying high fees that did not result in any tax resolution.

— Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Definition of honesty

Noun

The phone exchange, released by the Mexican journalist Héctor de Mauleón, seemed almost too Narcos to be real, until del Pilar confirmed its authenticity.

— Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
The series features disabled, neurodivergent and learning disabled talent in key roles and draws on Matthew McDevitt’s own experiences in the care system to bring authenticity and nuance to its portrayal of social care.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 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 perhaps the performance that lingers most in our minds is that of Elliot Page, 39, who in just a few short scenes anchors the film with his guileless sincerity and righteous anger.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
In a testament to that sincerity, Neil Young had the Stop Shopping Choir open for him on his 2024 tour.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of sincerity

Noun

Electronic fuel injection dramatically improved fuel metering, engine reliability, emissions and cold-start performance.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The researchers identify several hurdles, including manufacturing yield, reliability and production throughput.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

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