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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfictional
  1. historical
  2. factual
  3. documentary
  4. literal
Adjective
  • Retailers often rely on historical data from previous seasons to make decisions, but by reacting quickly to the data at hand and responding to how the market is performing will be retailers’ best bets for a successful holiday season.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Economists caution that a straightforward reversion to historical economic conditions is probably not realistic.
    Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • Once on the record, Dickinson recounted the sidebar with the attorneys, making factual claims that Beles says were flat-out false.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Provide clear, factual updates on any potential policy impacts.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of factual
Adjective
  • Another collaboration sees the Coronado Island Film Festival screening films that highlight the intersection of food, culture, and art, including the documentary Fish and Men, which focuses on the seafood industry.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
  • When asked about the impact of his father on his work, renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone recalled working on behind-the-scenes documentaries for his father’s films, such as Alexander and W. This heritage, combined with his own projects, has shaped his approach to documentary filmmaking.
    Shaan Memon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of documentary
Adjective
  • State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, houses a bar accessible to its highest-paying customers that sits on the arena’s literal hardwood floor, only feet from the benches.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The literal collaging in her work complements and sometimes contradicts her purely painterly juxtapositions.
    Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of literal
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