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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Avoiding sentimentality, Ross crafts a poetic, unflinching experience that captures both historical reality and the weight of trauma.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Much more could be said about the actual and pending policy initiatives of the new administration, but sufficient unto the week is the evil thereof.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps even more thrilling than the actual musical talent on display was the comedic force brought to bear by Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island, as well as Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer reprising their musical educators Bobbi and Marty Mohan-Culp.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Likewise, there will be many who won’t feel this is such a big deal given there’s no real suggestion that the amount of clostebol Sinner took would have given him much of a competitive advantage.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Black’s thermal photography shows us, in a literal sense, the rising heat signature of our presence on public lands across the West.—
James Pogue,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Styling will be key to making the bohemian aesthetic more romantic and less literal.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The same is true for floss, which is often made of or coated with plastic.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of whether the statements can be understood as opinions, Sloane also argues that the statements are substantially true.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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