in fact

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Synonyms of in factnext
: in truth
He looks younger, but in fact, he is 60 years old.

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Unlike other modern culinary festivals, there was no peeking behind the curtain, because, in fact, there is no curtain. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 And in fact most pollsters, pundits and other prognosticators now predict Democrats could flip control of the House and even the Senate as well. — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026 If the Brewers do, in fact, claim their first World Series title in franchise history, that could continue to funnel interest back to Uecker, especially if the club’s success extends into a multi-season run. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 This is hardly the duo’s first dalliance with retail; in fact, physical stores have long been part of the business model. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in fact

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First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in fact was in 1592

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