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
The book is ranked No. 22 on Amazon’s list of best-selling economic history books, yet it’s filled with factual errors and the letters often bear little resemblance to Rockefeller’s other writings, CNBC previously reported.
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Nature Of The Copyrighted Work: Is the work creative or factual?
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—Sri Bhargav Krishna Adusumilli, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
All too often, by the time an infant or young child comes to our offices for their well care visit, the damage has already been done and no amount of factual information or legitimate sources will change a parent’s mind.
—Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Nature Of The Copyrighted Work: Is the work creative or factual?
3.
—Sri Bhargav Krishna Adusumilli, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
This article include reporting from The Associated Press fairness meter
fairness meter
Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
All too often, by the time an infant or young child comes to our offices for their well care visit, the damage has already been done and no amount of factual information or legitimate sources will change a parent’s mind.
—Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for factual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
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The filmmaker is already developing several new projects exploring different periods in Chinese history, continuing her interest in finding contemporary answers through historical examination.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Companies can make immersive replicas of historical sites or cultural experiences, charging fees for virtual tours, education or events.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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But the events prior to the actual All-Star Game always are a fun way to show off the NBA.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of record-low temperatures are possible in the central United States from Tuesday through Friday, with actual lows as cold as minus 30 degrees in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. >ABC News' Victoria Arancio and Josh Richardson contributed to this report.—
Daniel Amarante,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Already making its way around the global pitching circuit, documentary film Mothers in Transit explores the world of cross-border surrogacy, following Taiwanese couples navigating surrogacy in Ukraine and Thailand amid shifting regulations.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere in the talk with Rachel Marie, McRae was asked to name the Eagles quarterback and where was former Eagles center Jason Kelce’s documentary streaming.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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This debauchery led to Fear being banned from SNL, which singer Lee Ving has always considered to be a real honor.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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The real difference lies not in the ever-improving technical skills but in the underlying concepts driving each approach.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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With Philly fans in town, that just might be literal: the Big Easy might have to count their Romeo catchers when big game crowds go home.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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The simplest, most literal answer: Erickson likes the instrument.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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For her first real estate purchase, the young owner of this compact, 300-square-foot apartment wanted all the amenities of a true home.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
8 Feb. 2025
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As the true scale of the fallout comes into view, African governments are wondering how to fill gaping holes left in vital services, like health care and education, that until recent weeks were funded by the United States.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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