1
as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
a factual biography of George Washington that scoffs at the story about the cherry tree
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
a serious scientist, she is only interested in factual phenomena and lets others speculate about the hypothetical
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Recent Examples of factual
In cases of employment, housing, and public accommodation, by simply using one’s freedom of speech to utter a biologically factual pronoun, a person could find him or herself in the crosshairs of a Colorado Civil Rights Division investigation and punishment or possibly a lawsuit.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
This article has been updated with additional information and remarks.
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Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
If false narratives start to snowball, respond quickly with clear, factual messaging and a human voice.
—Taazima Kala, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
They are shared on social media or fed to reporters with intentional factual omissions and no regard for the truth.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
This article has been updated with additional information and remarks.
fairness meter
fairness meter
Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
If false narratives start to snowball, respond quickly with clear, factual messaging and a human voice.
—Taazima Kala, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
They are shared on social media or fed to reporters with intentional factual omissions and no regard for the truth.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for factual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
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The Presidents Cup, the PGA Championship, this is a major historical legacy for sports here in this city.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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For more on Pope Leo XIV's historical papacy, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here.—
Linda Marx,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Crypto deals raise questions Unless court orders are narrowly tailored to only cover the actual litigants, the administration argues, judges will have too much power to stall crucial presidential actions.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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On their way into the T-Mobile Center, many attendees walked past actual fire and brimstone protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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The top limited per screen average so far is 2025 is for the documentary Secret Mall Apartment, a surprise standout by Jeremy Workman and self-released by Wheelhouse Creative, that opened in late March to $40.5k at one exclusive engagement in Providence, RI and is still in theaters.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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The documentary streaming boom is officially over, according to Academy Award-winning producer and Impact Partners co-founder Geralyn Dreyfous.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Thus, taken together, these statistics suggest outcomes that are mainly static or negative, including real harm in the form of suspensions.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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And, unfortunately, most people aren’t taught what a real, healthy relationship should look like (at least, not correctly).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news A literal sea change disrupted the balance of aquatic predators during the middle Cretaceous.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Within about a day, ravenous flesh-eating larvae erupt, which both look and act like literal screws.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Brands can now measure interactions that happen across different channels and touchpoints, such as call center conversions or in-store actions—creating a true omnichannel view.—
Heidi Bullock,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Johnny King Buck In 2006, Wisconsin deer hunter Johnny King shot what some folks believe is the true world-record typical whitetail.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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