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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

Example Sentences

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“We expect that the facts will be clearly established through legal procedures.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"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

Although “The Fire Agent” is based on Ernst’s history, not all of the facts are congruent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Lady Donaldson faces a trial of the facts on mental health grounds, meaning she is not participating in the proceedings and cannot be convicted.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He was the one who’d taught her the names of all the plants and animals in the forest, and all the facts about giant sequoias.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

the facts

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