factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl 
-chəl,
-chü-əl,
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
the factual aspects of the case
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
She tried to separate what is factual from what is not.
factualness
noun
Examples of factual in a Sentence
That statement is not factual.
a report filled with factual errors
the factual aspects of the case
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The factual takeaway is that prior S&P 500 returns have averaged to 8.27%.
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Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
To Holmes, much of the information being obscured is factual, not political.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 July 2025
In his submission, which was signed under penalty of perjury, Rotta made several false statements, according to a factual proffer filed with his plea agreement.
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july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
The lawsuit alleges funding was cut for political reasons, not because of factual problems with the project.
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july 21, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
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Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
To Holmes, much of the information being obscured is factual, not political.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 July 2025
In his submission, which was signed under penalty of perjury, Rotta made several false statements, according to a factual proffer filed with his plea agreement.
—Jay Weaver
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
The lawsuit alleges funding was cut for political reasons, not because of factual problems with the project.
—Amelia Wu
july 21, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for factual
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/factual. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə(-wə)l
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
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factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
factual issues
2
: restricted to or based on fact
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