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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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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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In a similar fashion to his first two F1 victories in Hungary and Azerbaijan last year, this was a win taken with real class and control.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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That happens through supportive feedback, real listening, and invitations to contribute before problems escalate.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Margate man was driving a Ford Focus into oncoming traffic in the inside lane of North University Drive when his two left tires entered the center lane, colliding with the left side of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling in the correct flow of traffic, according to FHP.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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The sharp got the opening Tuesday night game correct betting St. Francis (+6) to a closed line of +2.5 in their 2-point loss to Alabama State.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The three actors deliver sharply subtle performances, from Laurie’s passive aggression to Jaclyn’s actual aggression and Kate’s dismay as the de facto mediator.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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And Paul, Weiss then settled that with the administration for basically no actual concessions, except a great press release for President Trump.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Also, luckily for me, Rajiv is a loyal collaborator.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His stage name, combining the loyal, strong, and courageous Hindu god Hanuman with the rest of mankind, gives a sense of how lofty his ambitions for his music are.—
Isha Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lack Of Centralized Business Registries: Unlike other Western countries, Canada’s federal and provincial governments typically do not maintain accurate, structured and accessible business registries.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There's a free in-app voice transcription feature too, which is just as accurate as the pricier, stand-alone software out there.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Without further context, the statement feels hollow — lacking both accountability and a genuine acknowledgment of the culture that made the boot iconic.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Is this the genuine cargo or some wiry wisp of a Ringo impersonator?—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even in a historical context, the Thunder’s season has been exceptional.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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AccuWeather is predicting that 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than 2024 — one of the most destructive on record — but at or above historical averages from 1990 to 2020.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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What was long known to be fixed and reliable is now fluid and frightening.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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But don't just take it from us, pick up their new cookbook or explore their recipe archives (found for free on their site) filled with reliable formulas for all sorts of baked goods.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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