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factual

[fak-choo-uhl] / ˈfæk tʃu əl /
ADJECTIVE
based on facts
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurate circumstantial credible descriptive legitimate literal precise unbiased valid
WEAK
absolute actual authentic card-carrying certain close exact faithful genuine hard legit objective on the level positive righteous specific straight from horse's mouth sure sure-enough true true to life unadorned undoubted unquestionable veritable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless false fanciful imaginary inaccurate invalid questionable wrong
WEAK
biased imprecise incorrect unfactual untruthful

Example Sentences

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Natalie's daughter Murran, 15, said the workshops were "very factual and it's good to know because the majority of my family have got curly hair".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I give it the first AI’s research memo and ask it to make a list of every single factual assertion, and then, to fact-check each claim several ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

“We urge the university to defend itself, and defend our community, by challenging the factual and legal bases” of the suit, the professors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“That’s racist” is not just a cudgel—it’s often a factual assessment.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

It couldn’t, because I was unable to distinguish between the fictional story and the factual backdrop.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.