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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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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
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
The >>Film Forward Competition Golden Alexander was bestowed to the documentary:
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Reasoning: Golden Alexander Award goes to a film that is a true labor of love.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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
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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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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Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Margate man was driving a Ford Focus into oncoming traffic in the inside lane of North University Drive when his two left tires entered the center lane, colliding with the left side of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling in the correct flow of traffic, according to FHP.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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The legal document details that Lawrence didn’t have the correct paperwork to take her dog, a 9-year-old miniature schnauzer, on the flight and was subsequently turned away.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
20 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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Use virtual cards for online payments: Instead of using your actual bank card, generate virtual cards through your bank or a service like Privacy.com.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also, luckily for me, Rajiv is a loyal collaborator.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His stage name, combining the loyal, strong, and courageous Hindu god Hanuman with the rest of mankind, gives a sense of how lofty his ambitions for his music are.—
Isha Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Urban Planning By creating highly accurate 3D models of cities, project managers and architects can visualize the entire urban environment, simulate changes and make more informed decisions.—
Carlos Melendez,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Disaster-prone California has regulations that try to help ensure replacement values are accurate.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Substack offers an unfiltered, genuine take on navigating the marketplace, from the highs of scoring a rare vintage gem to the lows of watching the dream item go out of stock.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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How much of that affection was genuine and how much was gameplay?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Here's what a historical design expert says about bringing castlecore into your home and lifestyle (minus the dueling). 7 Decorating Trends Pinterest Says Will Be Huge in 2025 Kat Anderson is a professional seamstress and textile artist, fashion historian, and medieval style specialist.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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The bookseller brought up a high-profile example: Boris Akunin, a best-selling author of historical detective fiction, who has faced nearly every type of opprobrium for his criticism of Putin and the war.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect—and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The tech sector is turning to nuclear power after concluding that renewables alone won’t provide enough reliable power for their energy needs.—
Pippa Stevens,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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“True.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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