1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
found an authentic Native American arrowhead
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
an authentic reconstruction of the Parthenon as it is believed to have looked when first built
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Recent Examples of authentic
Under her leadership in 2024, the magazine has thrived by offering readers a glorious and authentic view of the makers of L.A. style, fashion and art.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
His personal battle with cystic fibrosis, characterized by chronic pain, infused Salmon Run with authentic meaning that transcends its simple pixels.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
As Venus stations direct in Pisces the same day, love, romance, and self-worth may find their flow once more and help us to reframe our desires and align with more authentic connections.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
As part of their study of World War II and the Holocaust, the 10th grade students heard firsthand accounts from three families of survivors and interacted with authentic Holocaust artifacts, deepening their understanding of this tragic chapter in history.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
His personal battle with cystic fibrosis, characterized by chronic pain, infused Salmon Run with authentic meaning that transcends its simple pixels.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
As Venus stations direct in Pisces the same day, love, romance, and self-worth may find their flow once more and help us to reframe our desires and align with more authentic connections.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
As part of their study of World War II and the Holocaust, the 10th grade students heard firsthand accounts from three families of survivors and interacted with authentic Holocaust artifacts, deepening their understanding of this tragic chapter in history.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
Adjective
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Without further context, the statement feels hollow — lacking both accountability and a genuine acknowledgment of the culture that made the boot iconic.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Is this the genuine cargo or some wiry wisp of a Ringo impersonator?—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lack Of Centralized Business Registries: Unlike other Western countries, Canada’s federal and provincial governments typically do not maintain accurate, structured and accessible business registries.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Assuming that number is accurate, Rick would have been born around 1975, probably after Jim started doing business in Thailand.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Viola Davis shared an honest admission about a past interaction with the late Chadwick Boseman.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Be honest about strategic intent: If the acquisition will eventually be fully integrated, communicate this from the beginning rather than creating false expectations of independence.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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Following Hailey’s response to the content creator, fans praised the Rhode founder for giving real, relatable feedback.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Consistency is key: Heintzman recommends dry brushing at least once a week to get real results.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The exact streaming date hasn’t been announced, so make sure to stay tuned for updates.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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And at that point, why quibble over which exact rules got broken?—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Is original European content facing a funding crisis?—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Grab the classic, breathable top while it’s marked down to just $49 — 50 percent off its original price.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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