factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl 
-chəl,
-chü-əl,
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
the factual aspects of the case
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
She tried to separate what is factual from what is not.
factualness
noun
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Examples of factual in a Sentence
That statement is not factual.
a report filled with factual errors
the factual aspects of the case
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Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The emotional impact of VR experiences could potentially overshadow factual evidence, and different viewing angles might lead to inconsistent interpretations among jurors.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The representatives of Wayfarer Studios still did nothing proactive nor retaliated, and only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure balanced and factual reporting and monitored social activity.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, a long-gestating Disney+ scripted show Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes is due for launch this year, which comes from factual drama aficionado Jeff Pope.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The emotional impact of VR experiences could potentially overshadow factual evidence, and different viewing angles might lead to inconsistent interpretations among jurors.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The representatives of Wayfarer Studios still did nothing proactive nor retaliated, and only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure balanced and factual reporting and monitored social activity.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, a long-gestating Disney+ scripted show Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes is due for launch this year, which comes from factual drama aficionado Jeff Pope.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/factual. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə(-wə)l
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
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factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
factual issues
2
: restricted to or based on fact
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