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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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, protein consumption in the United States is reaching record highs, and many Americans already eat more protein than necessary.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Yes, Talarico previously said God is non-binary and that there are, in fact, six genders in terms of chromosomal combinations.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2026
In fact, Tylney Hall is near many important Jane Austen sites.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
The Democrat said Paxton is the most corrupt politician in America, pointing to the fact that he was indicted for investment fraud 15 minutes up the road at the Collin County Courthouse in 2015.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Yes, Talarico previously said God is non-binary and that there are, in fact, six genders in terms of chromosomal combinations.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2026
In fact, Tylney Hall is near many important Jane Austen sites.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
The Democrat said Paxton is the most corrupt politician in America, pointing to the fact that he was indicted for investment fraud 15 minutes up the road at the Collin County Courthouse in 2015.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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Higher education institutions have been staring down a looming demographic reality that threatens not only their financial well-being but the nation’s workforce at large.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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There is no sugarcoating the reality.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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But now that the bill is due, some policymakers are having to raise taxes, and in the worst cases, cut district budgets and lay off educators.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Experts also believe cases are likely underreported.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Possibly, details about your most intimate and personal life are on public display.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Atmos did not provide any further details on the construction crew.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Apart from lowering the prices for cocktails, some more accessible information about the artworks would be handy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Social integrity becomes dependent on the conditions under which societies produce and validate truth.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The inescapable truth is that LA has a housing shortage, which our City Council has been aware of for a long time.—
Henry Mantel,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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