nonfictional

adjective

Definition of nonfictionalnext
as in historical
restricted to or based on fact a nonfictional account of a disastrous ascent of Mount Everest

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  1. historical
  2. factual
  3. documentary
  4. literal
Adjective
  • The voting rituals, including hanging the voting papers on a thread, were precisely replicated and based largely on historical fact to showcase the intricate closeup detail.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The History Of Sound Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal co-star in Oliver Hermanus’s historical romantic drama based on a short story of the same name.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • This article includes reporting from The Associated Press. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
    Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The emotional impact of VR experiences could potentially overshadow factual evidence, and different viewing angles might lead to inconsistent interpretations among jurors.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of factual
Adjective
  • At Studio 99 Group, which includes a creative and production studio, revenue grew to $15 million as the company increased production, including of a documentary series for Netflix and also scaled up production of marketing campaigns for David Beckham’s brand partners.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Tickell went on to appear in a handful of other film and TV roles in the late ’90s and early 2000s, but ultimately decided to shift her focus to documentary filmmaking.
    John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of documentary
Adjective
  • The intensity of this insistence, despite its implausibility, suggests an emotional, rather than literal, accuracy.
    Louise Glück, The New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Nearly a third of the purchase price came from funds originally set aside to seismically retrofit the Hall of Administration and update its electrical system, effectively sentencing the place to the literal and historical scrap heap.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of literal
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