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as in real
being exactly as appears or as claimed
his claim that he's the heir to the throne of Greece can't be true
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if that is true, then we can't get in without a key
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
the true scope of this environmental problem is far greater than anyone imagined
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
he will be true to his word
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
it's not a true reproduction of the painting because the original is much larger
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
may our love for one another always be true
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as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
that news story is completely true, for the station released a list of its sources to back it up
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a true friend when you need one
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
paleontologists are still debating whether the fossil is that of a true dinosaur or a precursor
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a person of great integrity, he was the truest person I've ever met
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Recent Examples of true
Justin Worland, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Arguing that the Smithsonian somehow misleads people, somehow is unpatriotic, somehow is saying things that are not true.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2021
These arguments will not convince a true-believing textualist who is uninterested in a law's intent.
—Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
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Adjective
That may be true, but the IEA reports that sales actually continued to grow in the U.S. at greater than a 10% clip.
—Justin Worland, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Arguing that the Smithsonian somehow misleads people, somehow is unpatriotic, somehow is saying things that are not true.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
But Valenzuela stuck true to her mission to blend the two cultures.
—Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2021
These arguments will not convince a true-believing textualist who is uninterested in a law's intent.
—Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
Adjective
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Following Hailey’s response to the content creator, fans praised the Rhode founder for giving real, relatable feedback.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Two days later, a real icon in James L. Brooks took the Colosseum stage to agree with him.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By default, the projector will switch to the correct mode for input tagged as Filmmaker or IMAX, and adjust other settings to match.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Measure your gizmo with the case on to get a sense of correct sizing, and look for a crossbody phone bag that matches the criteria (usually found in the product’s online description).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While there are no actual doors dividing living spaces in this condo, the arched doorways are covered by thick privacy curtains to cordon each space off from one another.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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But third secured a place in the 1995-96 UEFA Cup (now known as the Europa League), as only the actual champions went into the Champions League then.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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That near-perfect sweep shows that even though it’s been more than half a decade since the group last delivered a full-length, there’s still a loyal fan base there to support the rock musicians.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Stars are a team playing with expectations not just from their loyal fan base, but from within their locker room, their front office, and the mirror.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Garland handed the character work of directing to Mendoza to honor the project’s one abiding rule: sticking without exception to an utterly accurate recounting.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Between the lines: Paxton is a genuine Trump ally and is eager to hit Cornyn for being a Washington establishment figure rather than true MAGA.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is a moment of genuine courage and growth, but it can be dismissed as snitching by viewers who can’t see past her overconfidence from several hours ago.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The spokesperson highlighted the two national historical parks named for Tubman.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Canada's historical crime series, which airs on Ovation TV in the U.S., is set in the early 20th century and follows the investigative work of Toronto police force detective William Murdoch (played by actor Yannick Bisson).—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Furthering its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, the company announced plans to expand its ultra-fast charging network internationally to help address the increasing demand for fast and reliable EV charging solutions.—
Lyubov Artemenko,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Record sales have become a less reliable source of income for artists.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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