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hard fact

NOUN

basis

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption base essential evidence explanation footing fundamental justification premise principle proof reason security support theory

STRONG

antecedent authority axiom backbone background backing bedrock cause center core crux data dictum essence heart infrastructure keynote keystone law nexus nucleus postulate presumption presupposition root rudiment sanction source substratum theorem warrant

WEAK

chief ingredient principal element underpinning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

auxiliary fact reality trivia

STRONG

effect end exterior exteriority outside periphery result surface

NOUN

nitty-gritty

Synonyms

STRONG

basics core essence focus fundamentals gist heart kernel meat quintessence reality root soul substance

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks chief part chief thing cold fact essential details essential part heart of the matter important matter meat and potatoes name of the game nuts and bolts the facts the name of the game

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside surface

Example Sentences

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But there's still that cold hard fact that the might of the US military matters - immensely.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“The hard fact is that silver consumption is now more than double new silver production each year,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

The Goldman raise is a reminder of a cold, hard fact.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2022

“There is, of course, a broad gray area in which hard fact and heartfelt opinion commingle. But we do try to verify the facts, either checking them ourselves or asking writers for sources of information.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2021

Working without a single hard fact, islanders drew a variety of conclusions: pilot error, pilot inexperience, misread charts, crossed signals, fog, wind, tide, ineptitude.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

hard fact

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