near truth

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Not “almost true” and often not anywhere near truth, except in the way that make-believe can achieve a convincing verisimilitude.

From Washington Post • Jul. 3, 2017

None there knew how very near truth their jesting words came—save one.

From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram

If the well-known story, repeated by historians, of the three thousand dresses left in her wardrobe at her decease, be true, or near truth, it affords a singular contrast with Isabella's taste in these matters.

From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 by Prescott, William Hickling

I want to be as near truth as the drama can be.

From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas

The statement comes near truth; for the chief element in Mr. Gladstone's character is his devotion to religion; and his signal successes have been in the line of economics.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great by Hubbard, Elbert