the facts

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 hard fact heart of the matter important matter meat and potatoes name of the game nuts and bolts the name of the game

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside surface

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Depending on the facts of the case, a judge could award damages in your favor.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

He told AFP that "the presumption of innocence must be preserved... until the facts are established by the competent authorities."

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

He said the inquiry would establish the facts and appealed to devotees not to prejudge the outcome.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“Celebrity status does not exempt anyone from California’s employment laws. We look forward to presenting the evidence in court and allowing the facts to speak for themselves,” attorney Della Shaker told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Axel tries to lay the facts flat inside his head.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

the facts

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