veracity

noun

və-ˈra-sə-tē How to pronounce veracity (audio)
Definition of veracitynext
1
as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth her innate veracity is beyond question

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2
as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate I challenge the veracity of many of the quotations in his memoirs, for he recreates conversations that occurred decades ago

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Recent Examples of veracity Contra Zola, Gérôme’s talents as a draftsman, combined with his slick finishes and his touches of veracity in costume and design, show how style was just as important to him as any subject. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 While the veracity of those statements is, at best, questionable, the final entry in the saga of games going to space features Microsoft’s AR HoloLens technology. — William Worrall, Space.com, 30 May 2026 In an ironic twist, the veracity of a book about how AI impacts truth was now under intense scrutiny because of how its author had used AI. — Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 29 May 2026 And that was even subject to dispute after viewers called into question the veracity of the time. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for veracity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracity
  1. integrity
  2. accuracy
  3. honesty
  4. precision
  5. truthfulness
  6. reliability
  7. sincerity
Noun
  • The commissioner stressed approaching it with integrity and respect, without specifically defining the league’s stance.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But development at an adjacent lot may threaten the building’s integrity, so 381 Lafayette Street is on the market with New York real estate firm Newmark.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrity
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  • In a war of attrition dominated by unmanned systems, greater autonomy will enable drones to strike deeper behind enemy lines with greater accuracy, expanding the no man's land between opposing forces.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Though the Rays acquired Liam Hicks on Monday, the accuracy of their ABS challenges at the catcher position is unlikely to change.
    — Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • The host then praises the coach's honesty and the panel's grace.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Both help make the case that unfamous people, in all their honesty and complexity, are as worthy of our attention as celebrities.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Nerve pathways rendered with a precision photography still cannot match.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Getting the cast of characters that would push Carol to her breaking point took precision but also allowed for some fun, varied choices.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of truthfulness
Noun
  • The invisible backbone of new fiber is reshaping how Americans access medical care, track recovery, and maintain everyday wellness, positioning reliability as a foundational public-health asset.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The university says there will be research into the safety and reliability of America's nuclear stockpile, and no nuclear materials will ever come to or be built at the site.
    — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • This is what gives the film its experiential sincerity — the lived perspective of its Ukrainian crew leaving a nonfictional trace across every level of the fiction, something Stever handles with unusual reverence.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Though the familiar tropes of YA storytelling exist throughout, the series engages with the genre’s conventions earnestly and with sincerity, says Halsall.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sincerity

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