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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
Adjective
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Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus back to what’s true for you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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While that’s still true, some of these rising players are feeling the pain of fickle production, too.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chaplin Award Gala has previously recognized Hollywood figures who have been outspoken about current political events, including Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee and Robert Redford.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This kind of formation happens best through authentic relationships, which is why grandparents matter now more than ever.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dark rum adds authentic flavor to these bars inspired by the cocktail.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If tracking and the dizzying pace of advance ticket sales are correct, 20th Century’s Prada 2 will earn nearly $200 million in its global debut alone.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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If Tenev’s predictions are correct, though, crypto is likely to contribute to Robinhood’s growth in a significant but different manner.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On cross-examination, the prosecution asked Imhof if some part of his evaluation relied on Horner being truthful in answering questions.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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Borrowers were required to provide truthful, accurate information on the loan paperwork.—
Chase Jordan
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Detecting such tiny numbers of atoms takes time, and the setup requires careful calibration and advanced equipment.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Veracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracious. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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