1
as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
a factual biography of George Washington that scoffs at the story about the cherry tree
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
a serious scientist, she is only interested in factual phenomena and lets others speculate about the hypothetical
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Recent Examples of factual
The estate had to check the film for factual inaccuracies.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
Also use your words to compose a factual, rational statement of your position.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Dalton said Talton’s actions were excessive force, again assuming the allegations in the lawsuit are factual.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
This initial report will contain factual information gathered during the investigation's first phase but will not specify cause.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
Also use your words to compose a factual, rational statement of your position.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Dalton said Talton’s actions were excessive force, again assuming the allegations in the lawsuit are factual.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
This initial report will contain factual information gathered during the investigation's first phase but will not specify cause.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factual
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According to Bell, the system incorporates users’ historical transactions, items added to cart, purchase rates, and related searches when determining relevant products to include in responses.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But water levels in the state’s major reservoirs stand at 112% of the historical average, and statewide precipitation is about average for this time of year.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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And though Love is Blind has always been reliable in delivering both drama and actual love, Temptation Island is looking to up the stakes in both.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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Or put differently, having your identity shaped by a history, culture, and language that is not American makes the question of identity an actual question.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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That’s on the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by Oscar winner Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley) and Carey, Deadline’s documentary editor.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Against that backdrop, this year’s festival hopes to accomplish what so many documentary filmmakers set out to achieve: to bear witness, spark debate, speak truth to power, and provide some measure of comfort and community in tumultuous times.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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Tech N9ne, whose real name is Aaron Yates, is a Kansas City native and co-founder of the independent record label Strange Music and the the sole artist to contribute a track with lyrics for the KC Sonic ID release.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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These individuals deserve compassion, support, and real solutions to address their pain—not irreversible procedures that leave them scarred for life.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Set in the long shadow of the 1870 Marias Massacre — in which U.S. troops murdered some 200 unarmed members of the Blackfeet tribe — Jones' novel presents a northern Plains haunted by its brutal history … and by literal vampires.—
Colin Dwyer,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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But, Isbell says listeners don’t need to know the literal answer.—
Derek Scancarelli,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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So Far Yet, despite being the ideal role-playing game — one that should (theoretically) be easy enough to replicate — there’s never been a true sequel, spiritual successor, or flat-out copy that can live up to the standard.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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The 50 Best Beach Towns In The South 2025 How Gulf Shores Became Our Home Which was true.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factual. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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