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as in honest
being in the habit of telling the truth
he has a reputation for being veracious, so people generally take his word for things
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
most readers have accepted the book as a veracious account of Samuel Johnson's table talk
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as in true
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a novel that presents a fairly veracious and unvarnished picture of the lives of affluent suburbanites
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Recent Examples of veracious
Their veracious portrayal was well received at Sundance, where Mehiel made history as the first trans actor to win the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
On the other hand, could NZBA recommend inviting climate scientists to their boards to understand better the veracious nature of the risks faced and the appropriate mitigation paths to be considered?
—Frank Van Gansbeke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
As for elephant riding, the ACEWG notes that while veracious studies have not been conducted on elephants specifically, it is known that horses, dogs, and donkeys have a weight-carrying capacity of about 20-to-25 percent of their body weight.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2018
Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
On the other hand, could NZBA recommend inviting climate scientists to their boards to understand better the veracious nature of the risks faced and the appropriate mitigation paths to be considered?
—Frank Van Gansbeke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
As for elephant riding, the ACEWG notes that while veracious studies have not been conducted on elephants specifically, it is known that horses, dogs, and donkeys have a weight-carrying capacity of about 20-to-25 percent of their body weight.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracious
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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This moment requires honest, courageous leaders determined to make NYC a bulwark against Donald Trump’s aggressions and committed to using their power to make the lives of working families easier and better.Jasmine Gripper, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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While some might have considered the project too niche, Kyle’s intuition about the product’s appeal seems to have been accurate, with even the X Games getting a taste of the product earlier this year.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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By staying true to her own experiences, her music naturally encourages others to embrace courage, authenticity, and a childlike sense of wonder—an organic process that defines the heart of her artistic contribution.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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This is especially true with the sun in Capricorn energizing your fourth house of home, family and innermost feelings.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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This is quite ironic, considering the fact that, in real life, Rossellini is an outspoken advocate for embracing aging.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, has long found herself at the center of the former president’s ire.Sophia Vento, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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The authentic Irish feel Nora Mac is actually the name of owner Denis McDonagh’s grandmother.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Instead, initiate authentic, meaningful conversations.Pranav Dalal, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But staying invested, in equity markets was correct.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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How could such an insightful, searching and consummately truthful writer seemingly spend her daily life lying to herself?Glen Weldon, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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The country is expected to pass a law to help make review sites more truthful.Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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From general manager Kyle Davidson on down, the Blackhawks are always careful not to criticize Jones.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Veracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracious. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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