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factual

[fak-choo-uhl] / ˈfæk tʃu əl /
ADJECTIVE
based on facts
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurate circumstantial credible descriptive legitimate literal precise unbiased valid
WEAK
absolute actual authentic card-carrying certain close exact faithful genuine hard legit objective on the level positive righteous specific straight from horse's mouth sure sure-enough true true to life unadorned undoubted unquestionable veritable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless false fanciful imaginary inaccurate invalid questionable wrong
WEAK
biased imprecise incorrect unfactual untruthful

Example Sentences

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In order to open a full field investigation into a target, an agent would then need to establish an “articulable factual basis” for belief that a federal crime may be occurring.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“The panel is left with many unresolved factual disputes,” the summary says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The awards also honour news and current affairs programmes, documentaries and factual shows.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Those judges said the Supreme Court’s earlier orders orders “involved a TPS designation of a different country, with different factual circumstances, and different grounds for resolution by the district court.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

“Congratulations,” Cecile said to Mrs. “How are you feeling?” she asked plain and factual.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia