: the art or technique of filming something (such as a movie) so as to convey candid realism

Examples of vérité in a Sentence

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Those add a fun touch of verite to a movie that has always seemed just one small step removed from real life, while the conversations between fictionalized characters bring the drama and poetry. Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 May 2020 This verite documentary follows Bruce at a critical juncture in his life. Freep.com, 17 Apr. 2020

Word History

Etymology

after cinema verité

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vérité was in 1966

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“Vérité.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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