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the facts

NOUN

nitty-gritty

Synonyms

STRONG

basics core essence focus fundamentals gist heart kernel meat quintessence reality root soul substance

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks chief part chief thing cold fact essential details essential part hard fact heart of the matter important matter meat and potatoes name of the game nuts and bolts the name of the game

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside surface

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"But the facts about what did and did not happen to them are not at issue in this trust litigation."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It is extremely easy to inform yourself about the facts involving taxes and spending.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But the bigger lie is Shirley presenting himself as a “journalist,” when he eschews basic responsibility to the facts.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

His wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson, who faces a trial of the facts on mental health grounds, denies five charges related to aiding and abetting.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Just the facts, Comfort,” he always tells me.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

the facts

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