Definitions

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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Representatives for Cotality and Factual Data, two of the largest tri-merge resellers, said the companies haven’t decided whether to participate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

At CU, 34% of students are 18 and 19 years old, according to the website College Factual.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023

The company in September said it acquired The Factual, a company that uses algorithms to evaluate the trustworthiness of news websites.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022

Patrick Holland, BBC head of Factual, Arts and Classical Music Television, said that as well as being "one of our funniest comedians" Pascoe is "passionate about the inspirational impact" of the show.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2021

Factual material, however disguised, often shines through its fictional background.

From Indirection by Freas, Kelly

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