as in truth
agreement with fact or reality
the trueness or falseness of that statement can be easily determined
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Recent Examples of trueness
Today, Newsom’s political consultants offer his four decades of hair-gel use as proof of a trueness to self.
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trueness
Noun
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Max is one of the great composers of our time, and his work has a depth and emotional truth that has the potential to break our hearts.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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But a closer inspection reveals a more unsettled, human process of establishing truth.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Quijano's team was able to track the orbits of the 15 binary systems to millisecond accuracy.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a separate homeowner lawsuit in Oklahoma state court, State Farm's lawyers said the company launched an initiative in 2020 to improve the accuracy of its claims-handling practices, including correcting overpayment and underpayment of claims for wind and hail damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a recent Equity survey, 71 % of actors from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds still reported that hair and makeup departments were unable to meet their needs, something that undermining wellbeing, authenticity and production values.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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And the brand Signor Sassi, the concept is pure authenticity, not boring but authentic.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Trueness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trueness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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