In fact and Openly

Related terms

In fact adverb - In reality or actuality.

Show all Definitions

Openly and in fact are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Openly" instead an adverb phrase "In fact".

Openly adverb - In an open way.

Show all Definitions

In fact and openly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In fact" instead an adverb "Openly".

Nearby Word: openness

Before that, grieving openly was actually quite common — and, in fact, was more accepted than it is today.

Source: Newer Than They Think
In fact, she actually openly dislikes training, viewing it as a waste of time in favor of fully embracing Don't Think, Feel.

Source: Unskilled, but Strong
One might argue that Roger Smith from The Big O fits into this category, due to his openly-acknowledged prejudice in favor of beautiful young women; in fact, Dorothy calls him a "louse" on several occasions, but for the most part Roger manages to behave himself fairly well.

Source: Handsome Lech

Cite this Source

Openly and In fact. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_fact/openly

In fact & Openly. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_fact/openly>.

Openly or In fact. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_fact/openly.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "in fact" and "openly" have occurred on timeline