Synonyms of in fact

in fact

phrase

1

as in actually

to tell the truth

She told authorities she had been home that night when in fact witnesses reported seeing her in town.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actually
• really
• frankly
• honestly
• indeed
• as a matter of fact
• truly
• in point of fact
• truthfully
• to be sure
• certainly
• positively
• absolutely
• admittedly
• in actuality
• in truth
• in reality
• verily
• undoubtedly
• forsooth
• unquestionably
• realistically
• indisputably
• indubitably
• veritably

2

as in indeed

not merely this but also

Blue whales are the biggest animals on Earth, and in fact, they can weigh up to 200 tons.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indeed
• truly
• really
• certainly
• definitely
• surely
• truly
• even
• nay
• in truth
• yea
• in reality
• undoubtedly
• positively
• verily
• doubtless
• decidedly
• unquestionably
• assuredly
• undeniably
• indisputably
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in fact

As flu season approaches, TikTokers are spreading a homemade elixir to supposedly boost the immune system that experts warn could in fact cause the fatal disease botulism. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026

This, in fact, is the first extensive rehabilitation of an injury Knueppel has ever been through. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Her words bolstered Matthews argument, casting doubt on whether the path had in fact been used by the public on a continuous basis sufficient to establish a right-of-way. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

The last words of Lizzie Borden have never been reported; in fact, she was rarely seen or heard from in public in the years following her acquittal. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026