Actual
In truth
In truth adverb - In fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers).
Both terms in one sentence
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In truth, hotel star ratings mean absolutely nothing unless you compare them to other ratings given by the same organisation (and it has an actual system for awarding them).
Source: Rank Inflation -
The flashback that shows her actual aura is light blue rings the bell that something is definitely wrong; in truth, the green aura is that of the changeling Queen Chrysalis, who's kidnapped and replaced the real Cadence.
Source: Sickly Green Glow -
Some fans claim her personality runs more in line with a typical masculine role relative to the actual protagonist, but in truth she's quite the Girly Girl when it comes time to relax.
Source: Graceful Ladies Like Purple
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