veracious

adjective

və-ˈrā-shəs How to pronounce veracious (audio)
Definition of veraciousnext
1
as in honest
being in the habit of telling the truth he has a reputation for being veracious, so people generally take his word for things

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2
as in accurate
following an original exactly most readers have accepted the book as a veracious account of Samuel Johnson's table talk

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3
as in true
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard a novel that presents a fairly veracious and unvarnished picture of the lives of affluent suburbanites

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Recent Examples of veracious As for elephant riding, the ACEWG notes that while veracious studies have not been conducted on elephants specifically, it is known that horses, dogs, and donkeys have a weight-carrying capacity of about 20-to-25 percent of their body weight. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracious
  1. honest
  2. accurate
  3. true
  4. outspoken
  5. authentic
  6. correct
  7. truthful
  8. careful
Adjective
  • Those values might include being honest, assertive, or standing up for themselves.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While discussing the characterizations present in the series, Sandler noted that star Noah Reid’s Rapp may be an honest representation of men, if not the most likable.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of honest
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  • Moreover, the company says automatic workout recognition is twice as accurate as before, with 50% fewer missed activities.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Google says the new model means auto activity tracking is twice as accurate and supports over 100 activities.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of accurate
Adjective
  • From its opening moments, Zoe Kazan’s epic, sprawling Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, East of Eden, announces that the monstrous Cathy Ames (played by Florence Pugh) is the true center of the story.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The true subject of the movie is the power of law, and the erosion of law.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of true
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  • Debra Tate, Sharon Tate’s sister, has been an outspoken advocate for keeping Krenwinkel and other former followers of Manson behind bars.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Many industry critics were also outspoken when Netflix's studio and streaming deal was on the table, with particular focus on the future of movies staying in theaters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of outspoken
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  • Through its authentic portrayal of professional equestrian sport, the show aims to offer a rare glimpse into a fascinating world, one that’s defined by prestige, pressure to perform and tradition.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • However, this is a stellar opportunity to dig into excellent, authentic Thai dishes (no punches held on sour or spice), and the Thai Wok Omelet with blue crab and morning glory at breakfast is exceedingly memorable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • There was just one white—Blanc de Lynch-Bages 2025—so everyone got that one correct.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • During radiotherapy, small tattoos can help clinicians repeatedly align radiation beams with the correct treatment area.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of correct
Adjective
  • The information is considered reliable since truthful reporting is vital should the person end up in immigration court or try to gain legal status.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • California’s existing prohibition on false or misleading environmental marketing remains in place, meaning apparel companies still face requirements to make truthful claims even without the bill’s additional verification framework.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of truthful
Adjective
  • Democratic congressional candidates will also need to be careful about balancing partisan messages to their base with more measured appeals to independent voters.
    — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But perhaps the biggest challenge of all was being extremely careful not to pass moral judgment on the story or any of the characters being portrayed.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of careful

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“Veracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veracious. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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