truth·i·ness (noun)
Coined by Stephen Colbert- truthiness is the quality of seeming or being felt to be true, even if not necessarily true.
a seemingly truthful quality that is claimed for something not because of supporting facts or evidence but because of a feeling that it is true or a desire for it to be true
“The truthiness is, anyone can read the news to you. I promise to feel the news ‘at’ you.” -Stephen Colbert
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