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exact
Characterized by accurate measurements or inferences with small margins of error; not approximate:
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  1. Characterized by accurate measurements or inferences with small margins of error; not approximate:
  2. Strictly and completely in accord with fact; not deviating from truth or reality:
  3. Being the very (one specified or understood)
veracious
Habitually truthful; honest
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  1. Habitually truthful; honest
  2. True; accurate
  3. Accurate; true:
veridical
Truthful; veracious:
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  1. Truthful; veracious:
  2. Corresponding with reality or facts
  3. Coinciding with future events or apparently unknowable present realities:
precise
Distinct and correct in sound or meaning:
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  1. Distinct and correct in sound or meaning:
  2. Strictly distinguished from others; very:
  3. (Sciences) Of experimental results, consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value.
right
Intended to be worn or positioned facing outward or toward an observer:
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  1. Intended to be worn or positioned facing outward or toward an observer:
  2. Of the side or bank of a river on the right of a person facing downstream
  3. Having the axis perpendicular to the base:
correct
Equal to the required or established amount, number, price, etc.
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  1. Equal to the required or established amount, number, price, etc.
  2. Conforming to standards; proper:
  3. Conforming to fact or logic; true, accurate, right, or free from errors
square
Having four equal sides and four right angles
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  1. Having four equal sides and four right angles
  2. (Nautical) Set at right angles to the mast and keel. Used of the yards of a square-rigged ship.
  3. Forming a right angle.
authentic
True to its type; conforming to an original in style, methods, etc.
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  1. True to its type; conforming to an original in style, methods, etc.
  2. That is in fact as represented; genuine; real
  3. (Law) Executed in a manner so as to produce legal effectiveness:
faithful
Engaging in sex only with one's spouse or only with one's partner in a sexual relationship.
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  1. Engaging in sex only with one's spouse or only with one's partner in a sexual relationship.
  2. Accurate; reliable; exact
  3. Dependable; reliable:
upright
Standing, pointing, or directed straight up; in a vertical or perpendicular position; erect
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  1. Standing, pointing, or directed straight up; in a vertical or perpendicular position; erect
  2. Honest and just; honorable
  3. Designed with the pedals below the seat to allow an erect posture rather than a reclining one:
straight
Not bent or bowed; rigid or erect:
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  1. Not bent or bowed; rigid or erect:
  2. Characterized by undeviating support, as of a principle or a political party:
  3. Perfectly horizontal or vertical; level or even:
plumb
(Informal) Utter; absolute; sheer:
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  1. (Informal) Utter; absolute; sheer:
  2. Perfectly vertical; straight down
  3. Exactly vertical.
sure
Bound or destined to do, experience, or be something specified
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  1. Bound or destined to do, experience, or be something specified
  2. (Obs.) Secure or safe
  3. Not hesitating or wavering; firm:
dependable
Trustworthy.
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  1. Trustworthy.
  2. That can be depended on; trustworthy; reliable
  3. Able, or easily able to be depended on.
sincere
Being without hypocrisy or pretense; true:
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  1. Being without hypocrisy or pretense; true:
  2. Being the same in actual character as in outward appearance; genuine; real
  3. Without deceit, pretense, or hypocrisy; truthful; straightforward; honest
actual
Real or existing in fact as opposed to being assumed or deemed to have happened or exist. See also apparent and constructive. Real or existing in fact as opposed to being assumed or deemed to have happened or exist. See also apparent and constructive.
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  1. Real or existing in fact as opposed to being assumed or deemed to have happened or exist. See also apparent and constructive. Real or existing in fact as opposed to being assumed or deemed to have happened or exist. See also apparent and constructive.
  2. Conforming to the characteristics of a group or type; typical:
  3. Existing in reality and not potential, possible, simulated, or false:
pure
Having a homogeneous or uniform composition; not mixed:
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  1. Having a homogeneous or uniform composition; not mixed:
  2. (Linguistics) Articulated with a single unchanging speech sound; monophthongal:
  3. Complete; utter:
accurate
Capable of providing a correct reading or measurement:
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  1. Capable of providing a correct reading or measurement:
  2. Careful and exact
  3. Conforming exactly to fact; errorless.
correct
Conforming or adhering to an established standard; proper
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  1. Conforming or adhering to an established standard; proper
  2. Conforming to standards; proper:
  3. Conforming to fact or logic; true, accurate, right, or free from errors
exact
Characterized by accurate measurements or inferences with small margins of error; not approximate:
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  1. Characterized by accurate measurements or inferences with small margins of error; not approximate:
  2. Being the very (one specified or understood)
  3. Strictly and completely in accord with fact; not deviating from truth or reality:
precise
Strictly distinguished from others; very:
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  1. Strictly distinguished from others; very:
  2. (Sciences) Of experimental results, consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value.
  3. Exact, accurate.
right
Intended to be worn or positioned facing outward or toward an observer:
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  1. Intended to be worn or positioned facing outward or toward an observer:
  2. Fitting, proper, or appropriate:
  3. Having a right angle:
rigorous
Harsh, severe, or demanding:
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  1. Harsh, severe, or demanding:
  2. Very strict or harsh
  3. Rigidly precise; thoroughly accurate or exact
actual
Conforming to the characteristics of a group or type; typical:
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  1. Conforming to the characteristics of a group or type; typical:
  2. Real or existing in fact as opposed to being assumed or deemed to have happened or exist. See also apparent and constructive. Real or existing in fact as opposed to being assumed or deemed to have happened or exist. See also apparent and constructive.
  3. Existing in reality or in fact; not merely possible, but real; as it really is
real
Being no less than what is stated; worthy of the name:
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  1. Being no less than what is stated; worthy of the name:
  2. Free of pretense, falsehood, or affectation:
  3. Genuine and authentic; not artificial or spurious:
good
In effect; operative:
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  1. In effect; operative:
  2. Pleasant; enjoyable:
  3. Competent; skilled:
honest
Equitable; fair:
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  1. Equitable; fair:
  2. Being what it seems; genuine; pure
  3. Of good repute; respectable.
honorable
Used in the House of Commons as a title of respect when speaking of another member.
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  1. Used in the House of Commons as a title of respect when speaking of another member.
  2. Having or showing a sense of right and wrong; characterized by honesty and integrity; upright
  3. Of good reputation; respectable
incorruptible
Incapable of being morally corrupted.
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  1. Incapable of being morally corrupted.
  2. Not subject to corruption or decay.
  3. That cannot be corrupted, esp. morally
righteous
Morally upright; without guilt or sin:
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  1. Morally upright; without guilt or sin:
  2. Acting in a just, upright manner; doing what is right; virtuous
  3. (Slang) Good, excellent, satisfying, pleasant, authentic, etc.
upstanding
Upright in character and behavior; honorable
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  1. Upright in character and behavior; honorable
  2. Morally upright; honest.
  3. Honest; reputable; respectable
straight-shooting
(Informal) Characterized by candor, honesty, ethical behavior, etc.
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  1. (Informal) Characterized by candor, honesty, ethical behavior, etc.
actual
Conforming to the characteristics of a group or type; typical:
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  1. Conforming to the characteristics of a group or type; typical:
  2. Real or existing in fact as opposed to being assumed or deemed to have happened or exist. See also apparent and constructive. Real or existing in fact as opposed to being assumed or deemed to have happened or exist. See also apparent and constructive.
  3. Existing in reality or in fact; not merely possible, but real; as it really is
authentic
(Law) Executed in a manner so as to produce legal effectiveness:
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  1. (Law) Executed in a manner so as to produce legal effectiveness:
  2. True to its type; conforming to an original in style, methods, etc.
  3. That is in fact as represented; genuine; real
bona fide
Authentic; genuine:
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  1. Authentic; genuine:
  2. Genuine; real
  3. In good faith. Acting, being, carried out, or made in good faith; authentic; genuine; sincere. In good faith. Acting, being, carried out, or made in good faith; authentic; genuine; sincere.
genuine
Being of pure or original stock:
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  1. Being of pure or original stock:
  2. Actual; real:
  3. Really being what it is said to be or coming from the alleged source or origin; not counterfeit or artificial; real; true; authentic
good
(Sports) Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play:
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  1. (Sports) Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play:
  2. Pleasant; enjoyable:
  3. Genuine; real:
indubitable
Too apparent to be doubted; unquestionable.
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  1. Too apparent to be doubted; unquestionable.
  2. Clearly true; providing no possibility of doubt.
  3. That cannot be doubted; unquestionable
original
Not derived from something else; fresh and unusual:
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  1. Not derived from something else; fresh and unusual:
  2. Capable of or given to inventing or creating something new, or thinking or acting in an independent, individual, fresh way
  3. Preceding all others in time; first:
real
True and actual; not imaginary, alleged, or ideal:
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  1. True and actual; not imaginary, alleged, or ideal:
  2. Not to be taken lightly; serious:
  3. Free of pretense, falsehood, or affectation:
undoubted
Not doubted or questioned; accepted:
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  1. Not doubted or questioned; accepted:
  2. Not doubted, called in question, or disputed; certain
  3. Without doubt; without question; certain.
unquestionable
Beyond question or doubt.
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  1. Beyond question or doubt.
  2. Not to be questioned, doubted, or disputed; certain
  3. Undeniable, obvious
authentic
Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief:
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  1. Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief:
  2. Being so in fact; not fraudulent or counterfeit:
  3. (Law) Executed in a manner so as to produce legal effectiveness:
authoritative
Having a commanding style.
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  1. Having a commanding style.
  2. Having or arising from authority; official:
  3. Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority
convincing
Causing one to feel sure or to believe or agree; persuading as by evidence; cogent
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  1. Causing one to feel sure or to believe or agree; persuading as by evidence; cogent
  2. Showing clearly the excellence or superiority of a competitor:
  3. Serving to convince; persuasive or believable:
credible
Considered capable of achieving a goal:
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  1. Considered capable of achieving a goal:
  2. Capable of being believed; believable or plausible:
  3. That can be believed; believable; reliable
faithful
(Obs.) Full of faith, esp. religious faith
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  1. (Obs.) Full of faith, esp. religious faith
  2. Accurate; reliable; exact
  3. Consistent with truth or actuality:
trustworthy
Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable
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  1. Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable
valid
(Logic) Containing premises from which the conclusion may logically be derived:
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  1. (Logic) Containing premises from which the conclusion may logically be derived:
  2. Acceptable, proper or correct.
  3. Having merit, as in, “given the facts presented in this case, it is valid to conclude that she did what she was charged with having done.”
lifelike
Closely resembling a real person or thing
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  1. Closely resembling a real person or thing
  2. Resembling that of actual life
  3. Like a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representation, as, a lifelike portrait.
natural
Related genetically:
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  1. Related genetically:
  2. Conforming to the usual or ordinary course of nature:
  3. (Biology) Not produced or changed artificially; not conditioned:
naturalistic
In accordance with, or in imitation of, nature; lifelike
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  1. In accordance with, or in imitation of, nature; lifelike
  2. Imitating or producing the effect or appearance of nature.
  3. Of natural history or naturalists
realistic
Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are:
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  1. Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are:
  2. Tending to face facts; practical rather than visionary
  3. Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.
true-life
Based on fact, real, true.
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  1. Based on fact, real, true.
  2. Presenting conditions and especially human relationships accurately; true to life:
truthful
Honest, and always telling the truth.
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  1. Honest, and always telling the truth.
  2. Corresponding with fact or reality, as in artistic representation
  3. Telling the truth; presenting the facts; veracious; honest
allegiant
Steadfastly loyal, especially to a monarch or government.
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  1. Steadfastly loyal, especially to a monarch or government.
constant
Steadfast in purpose, loyalty, or affection; faithful.
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  1. Steadfast in purpose, loyalty, or affection; faithful.
  2. Remaining steady in affections or loyalties; faithful
  3. Regularly recurring:
faithful
Engaging in sex only with one's spouse or only with one's partner in a sexual relationship.
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  1. Engaging in sex only with one's spouse or only with one's partner in a sexual relationship.
  2. Marked by or showing a strong sense of duty or responsibility; conscientious
  3. Consistent with truth or actuality:
fast
Lasting; permanent:
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  1. Lasting; permanent:
  2. Disposed to dissipation; wild:
  3. Firmly fixed or fastened:
firm
Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue:
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  1. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue:
  2. Unfluctuating; steady:
  3. Constant; steadfast:
liege
A city of eastern Belgium near the Dutch and German borders. First mentioned in 558, it was a noted intellectual center in the Middle Ages. Liège was held by France from 1794 to 1815 and by the Netherlands from 1815 to 1830.
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  1. A city of eastern Belgium near the Dutch and German borders. First mentioned in 558, it was a noted intellectual center in the Middle Ages. Liège was held by France from 1794 to 1815 and by the Netherlands from 1815 to 1830.
  2. Bound to give service and allegiance to the lord
  3. Loyal; faithful
loyal
Of, relating to, or marked by loyalty:
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  1. Of, relating to, or marked by loyalty:
  2. Faithful to those persons, ideals, etc. that one is under obligation to defend, support, or be true to
  3. Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty.
staunch
Strong; solidly made; substantial
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  1. Strong; solidly made; substantial
  2. Firm and steadfast; loyal or true.
  3. Firm; steadfast; loyal
steadfast
Firm, fixed, settled, or established
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  1. Firm, fixed, settled, or established
  2. Not changing, fickle, or wavering; constant
  3. Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
genuine
Honestly felt or experienced:
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  1. Honestly felt or experienced:
  2. Really being what it is said to be or coming from the alleged source or origin; not counterfeit or artificial; real; true; authentic
  3. Actual; real:
heartfelt
With or expressive of deep feeling; sincere
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  1. With or expressive of deep feeling; sincere
  2. Deeply or sincerely felt; earnest.
hearty
Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager.
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  1. Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager.
  2. Strongly felt or expressed; unrestrained
  3. Enjoying or requiring much food:
honest
Without affectation; plain:
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  1. Without affectation; plain:
  2. Being what it seems; genuine; pure
  3. Equitable; fair:
natural
Related genetically:
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  1. Related genetically:
  2. Conforming to the usual or ordinary course of nature:
  3. (Biology) Not produced or changed artificially; not conditioned:
real
True and actual; not imaginary, alleged, or ideal:
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  1. True and actual; not imaginary, alleged, or ideal:
  2. Being no less than what is stated; worthy of the name:
  3. Relating to, being, or having value reckoned by actual purchasing power:
sincere
Not feigned or affected; genuine:
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  1. Not feigned or affected; genuine:
  2. Being without hypocrisy or pretense; true:
  3. Being the same in actual character as in outward appearance; genuine; real
unaffected
Marked by lack of affectation; unpretentious or sincere.
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  1. Marked by lack of affectation; unpretentious or sincere.
  2. Not changed, modified, or affected.
  3. Without affectation; simple; sincere; natural
unfeigned
Not feigned
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  1. Not feigned
  2. Not feigned; genuine.
  3. Not feigned; genuine; real; sincere
unmannered
Having poor manners or social skills; ill-mannered; rude.
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  1. Having poor manners or social skills; ill-mannered; rude.
  2. Lacking good manners; rude.
  3. Natural and unaffected.
legitimate
Born of legally married parents:
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  1. Born of legally married parents:
  2. Being in accordance with established or accepted rules and standards:
  3. Valid or justifiable:
rightful
Held or owned by just or proper claim:
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  1. Held or owned by just or proper claim:
  2. By right, by law.
  3. Having a just or proper claim:
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  • Alex had been the one who helped her see them as true family, and yet he was having issues accepting his own father.

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