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as a matter of fact

PHRASE
actually
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolutely for real genuinely in fact indeed literally really truly verily
WEAK
de facto in point of fact in reality in truth veritably
PHRASE
genuinely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolutely actually authentically certainly fairly honestly indeed
WEAK
admittedly assuredly beyond doubt categorically de facto easily for fair in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indub
PHRASE
really
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolutely actually certainly easily genuinely honestly indeed legitimately literally surely truly undoubtedly unquestionably well
WEAK
admittedly assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically de facto for real in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indubitably no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely unmistakably verily
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully dubiously indefinite questionably
PHRASE
verily
Synonyms
WEAK
absolutely actually admittedly assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically certainly de facto easily fairly for fair for real genuinely honestly in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indeed indubitably legitimately literally no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely surely truly truthfully undoubtedly unmistakably unquestionably well

Example Sentences

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Actually, as a matter of fact, we didn't.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

“In Los Angeles right now — today, as a matter of fact — we have agents out on the streets right now making apprehensions, as you and I are speaking,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Sometimes — most the time, as a matter of fact — the Heisman candidate guides the ball into their hands in perfect stride.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2023

I've been an Issa Rae fan since the "Awkward Black Girl" web series days; as a matter of fact, I may have watched HBO's "Insecure" more times than her, so I was beyond excited.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2023

“No,” said Francis, after an earnest, thoughtful pause, “no, I think you’re right”; and I echoed this, though I knew—and Francis knew, too—that as a matter of fact Bunny had known how to type.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt