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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracious
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Stick to transparent, honest consent methods that respect users and ensure compliance.Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Simard: Some of it is just combined with comedy in general, to be honest.Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Provide accurate and real-time tracking of their shipments, and make sure your processes are end-user-friendly.Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Athleta is celebrating Singles Day early with 25% off everything Shop early Black Friday purse deals for up to 85% off Coach, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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This is especially true if a maker has a particular project or range of projects in mind.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Two things that seem to be in opposition are, ironically, both true: Meals cost too much money, and restaurants should be charging more.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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And [Israel] also tried to silence the outspoken voices of what remains from the U.N.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The late Michael Jackson was outspoken about sexuality and often caused controversy with his provocative dance moves.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Integrity involves being truthful and authentic in one’s words and actions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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His dancing is superb and completely authentic as this engagement careens out of his control.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
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Photos snapped by the phone are generally good, look bright, punchy, and correct exposure.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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That’s due in part to our careful checks and balances that ensure correct and fair tallies, including routine audits.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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He was accused of tampering with evidence and not being truthful with law enforcement.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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In some states, real estate agents need to provide truthful information upon a buyer’s request, or at the very least, point you toward the right direction to find out.Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Veracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracious. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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