1
as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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2
as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
In fact, one of the best times to start is when life feels relatively stable.
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Chamin Ajjan, CNBC, 28 May 2025
In fact, the FX sitcom, executive produced by comedian Nick Kroll, doesn’t bother making much of one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 May 2025
Gearing up business even more is the fact that 45% of K-12 schools are out for good this summer starting Friday.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2025
There has been a change, but it has been driven by facts rather than ideology.
—James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
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Chamin Ajjan, CNBC, 28 May 2025
In fact, the FX sitcom, executive produced by comedian Nick Kroll, doesn’t bother making much of one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 May 2025
Gearing up business even more is the fact that 45% of K-12 schools are out for good this summer starting Friday.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2025
There has been a change, but it has been driven by facts rather than ideology.
—James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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That was guiding a lot of our decision making — how to land the plane in terms of the emotional realities that were going on in the film.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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And last week, former President Joe Biden dealt with the unnerving reality that many Americans face.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Noun
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New films include an untitled drama about the Elize Matsunaga case, in which Matsunaga killed and dismembered her husband—a case that was previously the subject of Netflix’s 2021 docuseries Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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From their early days on the Disney Channel to their happily ever afters with their significant others, these celebrities are now all grown up, married and in some cases, having kids of their own.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Character details for the supporting players are under wraps.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Ava barely has time to process this new information before finding out that she was not added to the Oscars credentials list after all.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The daughters could file motions with more information, the judge said.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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During Atlanta’s first preseason workout, Griner gathered a few younger players and delivered some hard truths.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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This reflects a growing truth: emotional connection is a business asset.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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