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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
her innate veracity is beyond question
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2
as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
I challenge the veracity of many of the quotations in his memoirs, for he recreates conversations that occurred decades ago
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Recent Examples of veracity
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office did not deny the veracity of the article, instead asserting that Israel’s actions have delayed Iran’s nuclear program.
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
No matter the veracity of the Trump administration’s fraud allegations, changes in how Social Security recipients are served could challenge those views on what the government should and can do.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2025
Irrespective of its veracity, the story of Diana in drag at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern has been taken up as an illustration of her connection with the gay community and a metaphor for her own search for a family in which she felt truly accepted.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
While the first ruling gave a lot of veracity to the testimony of the complainant to conclude that there had been no consent to the act, the new ruling says that it cannot be proven that there was no consent.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
No matter the veracity of the Trump administration’s fraud allegations, changes in how Social Security recipients are served could challenge those views on what the government should and can do.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2025
Irrespective of its veracity, the story of Diana in drag at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern has been taken up as an illustration of her connection with the gay community and a metaphor for her own search for a family in which she felt truly accepted.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
While the first ruling gave a lot of veracity to the testimony of the complainant to conclude that there had been no consent to the act, the new ruling says that it cannot be proven that there was no consent.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracity
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This pledge to artistic integrity is another reason Lamar continues to accrue a diverse, multi-generational fan base, as demonstrated by the 50,000-plus fans at the Minneapolis tour kickoff.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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This group’s past five-year forecasts have proven to be highly accurate on a global scale, the report noted, with less accuracy for predictions on more regional levels.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Dobbs had a pass batted at the line and also had some issues with accuracy, throwing high to wide receiver Efton Chism and behind tight end CJ Dippre. Studs RB Lan Larison: The undrafted rookie out of UC Davis continues to see an increase of work with Stevenson limited.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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This season supports play, flirtation, creative courage, and emotional honesty.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
20 May 2025
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Stevenson thanks them for their honesty, then pours three glasses of whiskey.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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Automating Tasks Agents should streamline tasks through effective automation—cutting down on manual work without sacrificing precision.—
Don Schuerman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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For those who favor precision, Cook’s Country follows the assumption that a garlic clove weighs 5 grams and yields 1 teaspoon when minced.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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In units where reliability is the most important, for example, consider keeping power centralized.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Newsom has said the tunnel project is vital to improving the reliability of water deliveries as climate change shrinks California’s snowpack and alters the timing of runoff.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Read: The sincerity and absurdity of Hollywood’s best action franchise As a grand valediction to a long-running storyline, the self-reflexiveness makes some sense.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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“Veracity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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