Definitions

as a matter of fact

PHRASE

actually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely for real genuinely in fact indeed literally really truly verily

WEAK

de facto in point of fact in reality in truth veritably

PHRASE

genuinely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually authentically certainly fairly honestly indeed

WEAK

admittedly assuredly beyond doubt categorically de facto easily for fair in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indub

PHRASE

really

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually certainly easily genuinely honestly indeed legitimately literally surely truly undoubtedly unquestionably well

WEAK

admittedly assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically de facto for real in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indubitably no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely unmistakably verily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite questionably

PHRASE

verily

Synonyms

WEAK

absolutely actually admittedly assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically certainly de facto easily fairly for fair for real genuinely honestly in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indeed indubitably legitimately literally no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely surely truly truthfully undoubtedly unmistakably unquestionably well

Example Sentences

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Actually, as a matter of fact, we didn't.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

“I said, ‘Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.’

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Sometimes — most the time, as a matter of fact — the Heisman candidate guides the ball into their hands in perfect stride.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2023

“What is dangerous is when anyone singles out a career prosecutor or a career FBI agent, and we know as a matter of fact that kind of singling out has led to threats,” he said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Bilbo and Frodo had told it often; but as a matter of fact he had never more than half believed it.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

as a matter of fact

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