MATTER-OF-FACT Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

matter-of-fact

adjective

ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt

Definition of matter-of-fact

as in factual

restricted to or based on fact a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week

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as in pragmatic

willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"

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Recent Examples of matter-of-fact Herzog’s matter-of-fact filming style (which includes some long takes and awkward pans) has little evocative power. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 Sarah Pidgeon has a knack for wearing elevated essentials in a matter-of-fact way. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026 At its center was Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor), a man perpetually resisting the changing times who provocatively expressed his old-school views through blunt, matter-of-fact bigotry. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 July 2026 So the visual language should also feel matter-of-fact and grounded in some way. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact

Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact

Adjective

Dunlay said the city prepared the report to provide the City Council with factual information about investments in the 2nd District over a 10-year period.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Within Italy’s unscripted sphere, the factual genre has seen the most significant growth, up 36% in terms of number of hours, with the number of domestic factual titles adapted from international formats doubling.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of factual

Adjective

Meanwhile, in Bar Sur, regional maker Cata Flaño contributed a massive mixed-media mural combining watercolors with local peat, driftwood, and historical navigation charts marked at 55 degrees south.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Rudnitzky said historical developments, the impact of the Oslo Accords and the entry of new Arab representatives into the Knesset contributed to a gradual shift away from Jewish parties, with more Arab voters turning to Arab parties.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of historical

Adjective

America’s Micron is building fabs in the United States, but significantly replacing Korea’s output is not realistic.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Building realistic best-case, base-case and downside scenarios helps companies adjust before a shift becomes a crisis.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

Nevertheless, practical designs commonly target temperatures around 100–150 million degrees Celsius (180–270 million °F).

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
In practical terms, control of the House would give Democrats the power to conduct investigations and hold public hearings.

— James Speyer, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

The documentary filmmaking master’s program at Barcelona’s Pompeu Fabra University receives an Academic Honorary Golden Spike.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
His philosophy about living and dying give this documentary extra resonance.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026