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true
adjective as in real, valid; concordant with facts
Strongest matches
accurate, appropriate, authentic, bona fide, correct, genuine, honest, legitimate, natural, normal, perfect, proper, pure, sincere, truthful, typical
Weak matches
actual, authoritative, dependable, factual, indubitable, lawful, legal, on-target, precise, rightful, sure-enough, trustworthy, undeniable, undesigning, undoubted, unerring, unfaked, unfeigned, unquestionable, veracious, veridical, veritable, very
adjective as in loyal
Strongest matches
dedicated, devoted, faithful, honest, honorable, pure, reliable, sincere, steadfast, sure, worthy
Strong matches
confirmed, constant, fast, firm, liege, right, square, staunch, steady, straight, trusty, upright
Weak matches
allegiant, ardent, conscientious, creditable, dependable, dutiful, estimable, high-principled, just, no lie, on the up and up, resolute, right-minded, scrupulous, strict, true-blue, truehearted, trustworthy, unaffected, undistorted, unfeigned, unswerving, up front, veracious, veridical, wholehearted
adverb as in honestly, accurately
Weak matches
correctly, on-target, perfectly, precisely, properly, rightly, truthfully, unerringly, veraciously, veritably
Example Sentences
China, the West believes, would react with horror at the use of nuclear weapons - thus discouraging Putin from making true on his threats.
So even older parents, empty nesters, can say, “Oh yeah, that’s true.”
"That's not true, but a large majority of Americans appear to buy into that."
It is true that sports can have many benefits for those who participate, the researchers said.
It’s an old cliche and true: Squeaky wheels get the government grease.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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