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as in truth
agreement with fact or reality
the local tourist bureau is less concerned with the verity of the legend than the fact that it attracts visitors to the area
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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
no one is questioning your verity—just your memory of events that happened long ago
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Recent Examples of verity
Taking a whimsical approach to geographical verities, Fernando Poyón constructs a world map in which countries have been jumbled out of position and into a single continent.
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
Stalin is there too, wearing an expression that could only be described as stony and positioned, with due regard for the historical verities, within a dagger's throw of Vladimir Ilyich’s back.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Family was not the only eternal verity to appear.
—New York Times, 17 Mar. 2021
Among them is one verity that sets the company’s surreptitious nature at the center of its culture.
—John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
Stalin is there too, wearing an expression that could only be described as stony and positioned, with due regard for the historical verities, within a dagger's throw of Vladimir Ilyich’s back.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Family was not the only eternal verity to appear.
—New York Times, 17 Mar. 2021
Among them is one verity that sets the company’s surreptitious nature at the center of its culture.
—John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verity
Noun
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Because our similarities reveal an uncomfortable truth: The country that formed Usha Vance and her husband also formed me, and its mythologies are also mine.—
Sanjena Sathian,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Carolina is justified in sharing her own truths and concerns.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Implementing a data integrity strategy to ensure data has not been tampered with is a critical component in combating AI bias.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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These are essential for maintaining the integrity of a public service that millions of Americans depend on.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond accuracy and trust, AI raises deeper concerns about control over food system data.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, the model’s historical accuracy adds to its charm.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her story is a testament to the power of honesty—both with oneself and with others.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
8 Mar. 2025
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Embrace Radical Transparency At Every Level The undercurrent of the first three strategies is pretty clear: honesty.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump has indulged in overly optimistic rhetoric about Moscow’s sincerity, and questions about his true aims linger.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pair’s smiles—seemingly so warm just moments prior—now appear painfully, alarmingly, pasted on, throwing their earlier sincerity into question.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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For example, Google Research has leveraged AI modeling and satellite imagery with Flood Hub to improve the reliability of flood forecasting, expanding coverage for vulnerable populations.—
Harrison Muiru,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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This power grab will severely disrupt financial markets by creating deep uncertainty about the reliability of federal contracts, grants, and payments.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That reprimand would remain in place regardless of the outcome, because the outcome does not determine the veracity in the process.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hurrell said the committee was able to verify the list’s veracity.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Verity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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