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Definitions

as a matter of fact

PHRASE

actually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely for real genuinely in fact indeed literally really truly verily

WEAK

de facto in point of fact in reality in truth veritably

PHRASE

genuinely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually authentically certainly fairly honestly indeed

WEAK

admittedly assuredly beyond doubt categorically de facto easily for fair in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indub

PHRASE

really

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually certainly easily genuinely honestly indeed legitimately literally surely truly undoubtedly unquestionably well

WEAK

admittedly assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically de facto for real in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indubitably no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely unmistakably verily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite questionably

PHRASE

verily

Synonyms

WEAK

absolutely actually admittedly assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically certainly de facto easily fairly for fair for real genuinely honestly in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indeed indubitably legitimately literally no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely surely truly truthfully undoubtedly unmistakably unquestionably well

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“Also it’s scary. Just knowing as a matter of fact of our experience that we didn’t do it but then seeing the amount of people that have different theories is overwhelming.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

The tribunal, which ended on 1 August 2022, adjudged as a matter of fact that the attack had taken place.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023

“The disclosures state scientific findings as a matter of fact, when in reality, they range from heavily contested to unsupported by the evidence,” Ezra wrote.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

But I never gave him direction; as a matter of fact, he treated me as backup singer, just as my daughter does now.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2023

And as a matter of fact, I really wanted to finish that essay.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

as a matter of fact

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