nonfictional

adjective

Definition of nonfictionalnext
as in historical
restricted to or based on fact a nonfictional account of a disastrous ascent of Mount Everest

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  1. historical
  2. factual
  3. documentary
  4. literal
Adjective
  • Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies and ironies.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • This historical information becomes increasingly valuable during organizational transformations, providing the stability and context needed to manage change effectively.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.
    — Mercury News, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
  • By coordinating the release of factual messaging to friendly media institutions across both digital and traditional communication channels, messaging can reach stakeholders quickly and clearly.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of factual
Adjective
  • But Matheson pointed out that there was a lack of documentary evidence that that was the rationale for the purchase.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The legislation would require people to show documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or a birth certificate, when registering to vote.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of documentary
Adjective
  • The role of deep and purposeful human connection amid this literal and figurative perfect storm of circumstances has never been more crucial.
    — Paul David, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Merrill has everything Max doesn’t: a wife, kids, a house to himself, a literal white picket fence.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of literal
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“Nonfictional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfictional. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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