veracity vuh-RAS-i-tee noun WS #42

conformity to facts; accuracy; truthfulness; the quality of being true or accurate; honesty and reliability in reporting or stating facts

1. The journalist's reputation for veracity made her articles highly trusted by readers and fellow reporters.
2. The veracity of the historical account was confirmed by multiple independent sources and archaeological evidence.
3. The scientist's veracity was never in doubt, as her research was always meticulously documented and peer-reviewed.
4. His veracity in business dealings earned him the trust and respect of clients and competitors alike.
5. Investigators questioned the veracity of the witness's testimony due to inconsistencies in his story.