nonfictional

adjective

Definition of nonfictionalnext
as in historical
restricted to or based on fact a nonfictional account of a disastrous ascent of Mount Everest

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  1. historical
  2. factual
  3. documentary
  4. literal
Adjective
  • The historical thriller particularly appeals to younger audiences and screenings for students have totaled 40,000 admissions to date.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The decrease is attributed to historical inventory adjustments and a new bill of material system implementation.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • Once on the record, Dickinson recounted the sidebar with the attorneys, making factual claims that Beles says were flat-out false.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Provide clear, factual updates on any potential policy impacts.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of factual
Adjective
  • When asked about the impact of his father on his work, renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone recalled working on behind-the-scenes documentaries for his father’s films, such as Alexander and W. This heritage, combined with his own projects, has shaped his approach to documentary filmmaking.
    Shaan Memon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Another collaboration sees the Coronado Island Film Festival screening films that highlight the intersection of food, culture, and art, including the documentary Fish and Men, which focuses on the seafood industry.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of documentary
Adjective
  • Whatever happened to those solid-gold watches, the Doxa community broadly objected to this literal and metaphorical change in tone.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In the film, the Charles family must reconnect with its past to exorcise the spirit, both literal and existential, that troubles them.
    Stuart Miller, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of literal
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nonfictional

nonfigurative

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