verity

noun

ˈver-ə-tē How to pronounce verity (audio)
Definition of veritynext
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verity
  1. truth
  2. integrity
  3. accuracy
  4. honesty
  5. authenticity
  6. truthfulness
  7. sincerity
  8. reliability
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
  • Georgia Bedell contends that the Planning and Zoning Commission last winter didn’t do a meaningful review of the effect on air quality, water contamination nor the integrity of the nearby aquifer.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Emotional intelligence and leadership humility help executives to lead with integrity and accountability, which fosters a culture of respect and continuous improvement.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 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
  • On the other hand, there are many bands on the road, drawing enormous crowds, with much less authenticity than a Keith-free Stones.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Value is being redefined through craftsmanship, longevity and authenticity rather than discounting alone.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 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
  • 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
  • That same blurring of artifice and sincerity informs their debut full-length, TOY COLLAGES.
    — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 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
Definition of reliability

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“Verity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verity. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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