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
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.
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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
The question for Israelis is what will fill the void left by the loss of the old verities.
—Daniel Benjamin, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2023
Taking a whimsical approach to geographical verities, Fernando Poyón constructs a world map in which countries have been jumbled out of position and into a single continent.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
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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
The question for Israelis is what will fill the void left by the loss of the old verities.
—Daniel Benjamin, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2023
Taking a whimsical approach to geographical verities, Fernando Poyón constructs a world map in which countries have been jumbled out of position and into a single continent.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
See All Example Sentences for verity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verity
Noun
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Good and truth will hopefully come up and show its face and win.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When tenderness meets truth, healing begins.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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For decades, the program was known for a rigorous scientific review and inspection process to ensure accuracy.—
Lucas Waldron,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Once Venus, Mercury and the sun finally move into Aquarius, the trajectory of our love lives will shift gears entirely, as this Air sign encourages honesty, friendship and independence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Our guide gives you the best strategies to handle lying and deception at every stage and smart ways to teach your child the value of honesty.—
Sarah Vanbuskirk,
Parents,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Austria’s former imperial court jeweler, Christoph Köchert, has since examined the diamond and confirmed its authenticity.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The brand's redesign, which was market tested by consumers, is aimed to appeal to the needs of home chefs who report to value authenticity, transparency, and responsible sourcing, as well as inclusion of global flavors.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Know that conversations deserve deep sincerity.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Part of what comes to me, Roxana, is my sincerity and my earnestness.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gillett resigned in September as chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority amid industry and some legislative complaints over her transparency, veracity and leadership style.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Murder of Laci Peterson nudges viewers to reevaluate the veracity of media narratives and draw their own conclusions.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Verity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verity. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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