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true to
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 .
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 .
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]
Example Sentences
“Before, it had to be something that was true to both of us,†Lindhome told The Times.
Yet the Bruins have tried to balance the new world of college sports while holding true to the program’s long-standing mission to teach, mentor and equip players for life beyond UCLA.
“He fought like hell, with strength and heart and, true to form, Dave, a whole lot of humor,†he said.
"The combined company will deliver smarter, more meaningful experiences to billions of people while staying true to our core mission of seeking truth and advancing knowledge," Musk wrote.
That doesn't always work out for the best, but she continues to stay true to her convictions.
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