1
as in truth
agreement with fact or reality
the local tourist bureau is less concerned with the verity of the legend than the fact that it attracts visitors to the area
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2
as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
no one is questioning your verity—just your memory of events that happened long ago
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Recent Examples of verity
Taking a whimsical approach to geographical verities, Fernando Poyón constructs a world map in which countries have been jumbled out of position and into a single continent.
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
Stalin is there too, wearing an expression that could only be described as stony and positioned, with due regard for the historical verities, within a dagger's throw of Vladimir Ilyich’s back.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Family was not the only eternal verity to appear.
—New York Times, 17 Mar. 2021
Among them is one verity that sets the company’s surreptitious nature at the center of its culture.
—John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
Stalin is there too, wearing an expression that could only be described as stony and positioned, with due regard for the historical verities, within a dagger's throw of Vladimir Ilyich’s back.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Family was not the only eternal verity to appear.
—New York Times, 17 Mar. 2021
Among them is one verity that sets the company’s surreptitious nature at the center of its culture.
—John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verity
Noun
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Climate change is an inconvenient truth that cannot be ignored or denied.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Middle age usually brings a measure of wisdom, as men cast aside aspirations of youth and come to terms with hard truths.—
Ray Takeyh,
National Review,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The company is also implementing a data mesh architecture to unify structured and unstructured data, ensuring integrity and compliance as AI becomes more central to operations.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In exalting above all other concerns his personal conception of the institutional integrity of the Supreme Court, and by extension the entire judiciary, Roberts has ironically done more than anyone else to delegitimize the courts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The outdated model used for 30 years provided a four-hour lead-time with 50% accuracy when determining whether radiation from a solar flare would reach Earth.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Significantly, shot accuracy has improved from 29 per cent to 43 per cent.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Create a brutal truth resume that shocks people with its honesty.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Through raw honesty and unwavering determination, Jason’s story resonates as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That’s been evident for a few weeks, but even Wells questioned Boone’s sincerity when the manager first approached him with the idea of batting first.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bali observes Nyepi with absolute sincerity as even the island’s airport shuts down.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The key difference lies in the context and purpose: Creativity is appropriate for artistic tasks, while hallucinations are problematic when accuracy and reliability are required.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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This combination is vital to delivering the performance, reliability, and efficiency required at hyperscale.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jane Doe withdrew her lawsuit last month after Carter raised questions about the veracity of her account and his attorney sought sanctions against Buzbee.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Rossi and Smiley were questioned by cast and fans about the veracity of their relationship and authenticity in front of cameras.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Verity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verity. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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