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 Garmin News has published an image that purports to be a render of the upcoming wearable, although that site itself admits the veracity of this leak is uncertain. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 On social media, many refused to believe the veracity of a photo his office released that included the front page of the sports section of the Washington Post. — Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 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 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
  • Republican supporters say the bill would improve the integrity of elections, including the requirement to show a photo ID.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Two of the highest-ranking law enforcement officials in California are publicly sparring over the integrity of state elections, trading barbs on social media that highlight the fierce partisan divide on the issue heading into the November midterms.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • Unilever’s reported forecast-accuracy gain and a faster acquisition screen are operational improvements.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The finding could matter for quantum computers, where lasers are used to manipulate qubits and even tiny changes in their interactions can affect the accuracy of quantum operations.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Daniel and Shaheen bring such confidence and emotional honesty to the roles.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • A touch of honesty from the family running the show goes a long way.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Some help surgeons operate with greater precision, while others disinfect rooms, transport supplies, assist patients during rehabilitation, or provide comfort to people who are distressed.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Earl showed precision with both short and deep balls, like on successive 45-yard scoring tosses.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 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
  • Rare earth processing technologies must compete on throughput, operating costs, purity, and reliability.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Freight rates have continued their ascent amid the ongoing delays and schedule reliability concerns compounding other factors like the war in Iran, which has kept fuel costs elevated.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • The human nervous system recognizes sincerity faster than polish.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Alter denounced Kanter Freedom as a bad-faith actor and questioned the sincerity of his concerns about transgender women in sports.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sincerity

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“Veracity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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