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truth

[trooth] / truθ /
NOUN
reality, validity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accuracy authenticity certainty fact legitimacy principle truthfulness veracity
STRONG
actuality axiom case correctness dope exactitude exactness facts factuality factualness genuineness gospel infallibility maxim nitty-gritty perfection picture precision rectitude rightness scoop score trueness truism verisimilitude verity
WEAK
factualism gospel truth honest truth inside track naked truth plain talk unvarnished truth whole story
Antonyms
STRONGEST
falsehood
STRONG
falseness flaw imperfection imprecision inaccuracy inexactness
WEAK
dishonesty disloyalty invention lie misrepresentation untruth
NOUN
honesty, loyalty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authenticity faith integrity realism revelation sincerity
STRONG
candor constancy dedication devotion dutifulness faithfulness fidelity frankness openness uprightness verity
WEAK
veridicality
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dishonesty
STRONG
apathy disloyalty falseness inconstancy lying treachery unsteadiness
WEAK
falsehood invention lie misrepresentation untruth

Example Sentences

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“The sheer dominance displayed is not hyperbole, it is the truth, and it will continue,” Kelly said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A dirty little truth about “feel-good” hits, down to the catchiest ditty, is that they’re rarely a band or an artist’s best work.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The simple truth is, people stop looking for work when jobs are harder to find.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The Syrian Revolution inspired Zaalan to become a clown after losing friends, acquaintances and inspirations who were truth tellers and artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Then I tell her the truth about why he’s so short on money, and how he lets Jonah skip school so he can go to work with him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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