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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But this is in fact the opportunity hiding inside the greatest technological acceleration of our lifetimes. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Power & Light, in fact, never has generated the revenue to meet debt obligations. — Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 Last month, in fact, Calvin Klein came in first place in social engagement during New York Fashion Week, according to ListenFirst, the social analytics firm. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The security of Europe and the United States is, in fact, indivisible, no matter what the current administration in Washington may believe. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 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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“In fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20fact. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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