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as in real
being exactly as appears or as claimed
his claim that he's the heir to the throne of Greece can't be true
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if that is true, then we can't get in without a key
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
the true scope of this environmental problem is far greater than anyone imagined
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
he will be true to his word
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
it's not a true reproduction of the painting because the original is much larger
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
may our love for one another always be true
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as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
that news story is completely true, for the station released a list of its sources to back it up
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a true friend when you need one
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
paleontologists are still debating whether the fossil is that of a true dinosaur or a precursor
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a person of great integrity, he was the truest person I've ever met
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Recent Examples of true
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
The gymnast and influencer went with a tried and true silhouette while attending the 100th Centennial New York Baseball Writers’ Dinner, where her boyfriend Paul Skenes was honored with Rookie of the Year.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2021
These arguments will not convince a true-believing textualist who is uninterested in a law's intent.
—Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
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Adjective
There aren’t that many true divas left in the world, so Lopez, a U.S.-born Latina ever adept at shapeshifting for any role that demands singing and dancing, is probably the only person to play Ingrid Luna right about now.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
The gymnast and influencer went with a tried and true silhouette while attending the 100th Centennial New York Baseball Writers’ Dinner, where her boyfriend Paul Skenes was honored with Rookie of the Year.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
But Valenzuela stuck true to her mission to blend the two cultures.
—Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2021
These arguments will not convince a true-believing textualist who is uninterested in a law's intent.
—Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the tampering accusation, which got the bulk of the headlines, feels like a distraction from the real issue.—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The real scandal is not that violent rioters were charged on this occasion but that they were let off on so many other occasions.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What is the correct response that doesn’t leave me waving to them from the other side of the TSA line?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Picking the right shade of foundation To find your correct foundation shade, best practice is to match to the jawline and neck for consistency.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Many felt these men should be able to become actual firefighters upon their release.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Beyond functionality, however, the actual benefits of skin care in makeup are less effective.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Electoral authorities loyal to the ruling party declared Maduro the winner of the July election hours after polls closed without providing detailed vote counts, unlike in previous elections.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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So, when the idea began cropping up that the team should try and bring the beloved Sunday Sitdown interview to their loyal fanbase, Geist was excited.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the eruption poses no danger to humans, an accurate prediction could put researchers closer to accurately being able to forecast volcanic eruptions, according to researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Reports that Rihanna would be in attendance for her partner, A$AP Rocky’s, criminal trial have proven themselves accurate, as court reporter Meghann Cuniff has revealed that the singer is, indeed, in the courtroom gallery, seated beside family members.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Velcro dogs simply enjoy staying close, while dogs with separation anxiety experience genuine panic when left alone.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The industry’s obsession with olfactory hierarchies of terpenes and flavors has supplanted genuine curiosity about the science of cannabis.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While that was up 16.2% from a year earlier, the inventory remained well below the annual historical average of about 1.98 million, according to data going back to 1999.—
ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Consensus fourth-quarter estimates for the S & P 500 call for earnings per share to rise by 11% year over year on sales growth of 3%, with the earnings forecast little changed since Q3 results were reported in October, while sales have been revised down by more than the historical average.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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An uptick in office lease signings has led some to hope the office rental market has hit bottom, but others, like landlord and developer Garrett Lee, believe there’s a more reliable path forward than trying to convince tenants to return: converting offices into apartments.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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As a meta-analysis, the researchers noted that their report provides more reliable answers than a smaller, singular study.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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