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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

Example Sentences

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"Upon receiving the official resolution from the PIPC, we expect that the facts will be clearly established through legal procedures," said Coupang.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"After receiving the commission's official ruling, we expect the facts to be clearly established through legal procedures," Coupang added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“We expect that the facts will be clearly established through legal procedures.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She told me her ex was a public defender, and he had shared stories about the lives people carry beneath the facts of their cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Well, she doesn’t have anything to do with it, Richard, you’re just like that guy in ‘Dragnet’ that always wants the facts.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

the facts

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