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as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
Some of that sentiment reflects the fact that the president and those around him subvert the rule of law, decency, and democratic restraints.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
Don’t let the fact that this hotel has no spa trick you into thinking that the wellness options are lacking.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Tourism there is almost as high as it's ever been, despite the fact that casinos have popped up all over the nation.
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Christopher Intagliata,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The fact that none of them have to live in Los Angeles anymore, that everything is by tape, Zoom and these other things.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 July 2026
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
Don’t let the fact that this hotel has no spa trick you into thinking that the wellness options are lacking.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Tourism there is almost as high as it's ever been, despite the fact that casinos have popped up all over the nation.
—
Christopher Intagliata,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The fact that none of them have to live in Los Angeles anymore, that everything is by tape, Zoom and these other things.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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However, Croatia and Austria serve as worthy opening round tests before that matchup can become reality.
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Your clear sense of direction can help bring a vision into reality.
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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
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Around 100 immigration cases are scheduled at one time and respondents must attend in person, a practice that has strained an already overwhelmed system and further complicated the shifting legal landscape, attorneys working in the court say.
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With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
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Officials have not released the child's age or identity, and no additional details have been made public.
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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The jurors mostly determine the truth except when there is no truth, as with the nonexistent hot-dog contest or gift competition.
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Then, distribute or post a recap with these decisions and commitments included to serve as a single source of truth.
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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