true to
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Loyal or faithful to, as in She knew he'd be true to his marriage vows , or, as Shakespeare had Polonius tell Hamlet, “This above all, to thine own self be true” ( Hamlet , 1:3). [c. 1200]
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Conforming to or consistent with, as in The speech was true to the party platform , or True to type, he died while working at his desk .
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true to life . Consistent with reality, realistically represented, as in This painting is very true to life . [Early 1800s] For true to form , see under run to form .
Example Sentences
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“Before this year ends, Grok Imagine will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer,” he said.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
“A carefully edited approach creates a fresh perspective that feels elegant, timeless, and true to the home’s legacy.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
He reminds us to always keep going and to stay true to ourselves.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
As he talks about how his film has both stayed true to its ancient source and speaks to today, Nolan is simultaneously enthused and sure of himself in a selfless way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Mrs. Sharpe’s voice was true to her name.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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