in fact

1. Also, in point of fact. In reality, in truth; actually. For example, She was, in fact, eager to join the club, or In point of fact, his parents never had much influence on him. The first term dates from about 1700, and the variant from about 1800.

Example Sentences

The cemetery, as witnessed from Mr. Gallot’s intimate perspective, is in fact full of life.

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Certain species such as cow parsley, yarrow and knapweed are in fact spreading, and he welcomes an influx of non-native plants and "garden escapes", such as snowdrop and buddleia.

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When it comes to presence, what do we, in fact, owe to one another?

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The poverty of Newark, N.J., in fact, served as Roth’s inexhaustible native ground.

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But, in fact, cultural connections between L.A. and Japan run deep.

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