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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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as in truth
agreement with fact or reality
some viewers complained that the TV docudrama was short on factuality and long on speculation
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as in reality
the quality of being actual
although this account of the scheme seems like it must be fiction, its very factuality makes it all the more fascinating
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Recent Examples of factual
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Fremantle Sports will focus on non-scripted and factual documentaries, alongside new digital formats, working with the entertainment, documentary and drama and film teams.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
This new business unit will focus on supporting Fremantle’s labels to produce scripted and factual content, will also exploring the development of new cross-platform formats.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Indie production powerhouse Fremantle is pushing hard into sports content with the launch of a new division, Fremantle Sports, to focus on non-scripted and factual documentaries, as well as digital formats, in the wide world of sporting competition.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The company’s robust kids entertainment division operates as part of its broader South Asian strategy, which also includes factual content through Discovery+ and Discovery Channel, sports programming via Eurosport, and theatrical releases.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Fremantle Sports will focus on non-scripted and factual documentaries, alongside new digital formats, working with the entertainment, documentary and drama and film teams.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
This new business unit will focus on supporting Fremantle’s labels to produce scripted and factual content, will also exploring the development of new cross-platform formats.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Indie production powerhouse Fremantle is pushing hard into sports content with the launch of a new division, Fremantle Sports, to focus on non-scripted and factual documentaries, as well as digital formats, in the wide world of sporting competition.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
Adjective
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Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies and ironies.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This historical information becomes increasingly valuable during organizational transformations, providing the stability and context needed to manage change effectively.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fiction, meanwhile, can upturn such collective attitudes by conveying the specificity of actual working lives and workplaces, recognizing that even the most monotonous labor can shape the self.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Users and park supporters say the closures, both actual and potential, will likely reshape how people visit national parks this year, keeping more visitors closer to gateway towns and out of more remote areas.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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In a world increasingly reliant on autonomous agents and decentralized networks, this moment underscored a powerful truth.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In truth, the same logic could be applied to Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United — all of who would benefit from a new No 9 on their books — which is precisely what makes Sesko such an attractive prospect.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The incident was filmed for Paul's new reality TV program Paul American.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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People commonly think that dams help water security but, in reality, dams directly cause deforestation which, in turn, destroys the source of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Matheson pointed out that there was a lack of documentary evidence that that was the rationale for the purchase.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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The legislation would require people to show documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or a birth certificate, when registering to vote.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Back here in the real world, other Under 30 honorees are harnessing AI to tackle important problems.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Discuss Tools’ Trustworthiness Women tend to be more cautious about AI’s fairness and accuracy.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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By August 2025, the University must submit to the government a report—certified for accuracy—that confirms these reforms.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the past few years have seen a particular rise in the drag king scene on the island.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the situation is so dire that the White House should invoke the Defense Production Act to develop new and more powerful energetics, expand munitions production, and create strategic reserves of both.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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