veridical

adjective

Definition of veridicalnext
as in real

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Recent Examples of veridical People tend to think of hallucination as a kind of false perception, in clear contrast to veridical, true-to-reality, normal perception. — Anil K. Seth, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2019 There appears to be a close relationship between the brain areas responsible for veridical, imagined, and hallucinatory perception, though more data is needed. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Unless, that is, there is a veridical image imprinted in the victims’ mind/brain, one which can be extracted using a method that depends simultaneously on the necessity of speech and the impossibility of its communicating the truth. — Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veridical
  1. real
  2. genuine
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  • But the real irony is that the British have teamed up with the Indigenous Seneca population, who loathe the French.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • All her friends and family have tried to convince her this is not a real situation and she is being scammed.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of real
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  • Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of genuine

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