the truth
noun
: the real facts about something : the things that are true
Are you telling (me) the truth?
At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.
Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
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Standing up for the truth in the face of adversity would be a good start.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
From an early age, children are taught about the importance of telling the truth.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Our team wants to hear your tips, chase the leads and uncover the truth.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Throughout their conversations, Evelyn reveals the truth of her life off-screen, as well as her many marriages, which leads Monique to discover that their lives hold a breadth of curious similarities.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
From an early age, children are taught about the importance of telling the truth.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Our team wants to hear your tips, chase the leads and uncover the truth.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Throughout their conversations, Evelyn reveals the truth of her life off-screen, as well as her many marriages, which leads Monique to discover that their lives hold a breadth of curious similarities.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the truth
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“The truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20truth. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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