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also pucka
as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
wondering whether the old-looking ivory box was pukka—or just something recently manufactured in China
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Recent Examples of pukka
And if my name were Nikki or Bobby, the state of the state would be pukka — sorry, strong.
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Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pukka
Adjective
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Japan is known for great, authentic luxury, and the seller has great reviews on eBay (and TikTok).—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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To find one-of-a-kind spots around the globe that offer transformative experiences, tempting travelers to venture farther and embrace the authentic.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Substack offers an unfiltered, genuine take on navigating the marketplace, from the highs of scoring a rare vintage gem to the lows of watching the dream item go out of stock.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Leaders must cultivate new skills to recognize complexity, evaluate situations accurately, and respond with genuine agility rather than default behaviors.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That was my first real relationship to the island and that culture.—
Nicholas Ducassi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The colonel in our show was inspired by a real person who wasn’t allowed to use force while protecting civilians.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More than ever before, women feel the freedom to explore and embrace their true desires without fear of societal rejection.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Because true wealth isn’t just accumulated—it’s activated.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The three actors deliver sharply subtle performances, from Laurie’s passive aggression to Jaclyn’s actual aggression and Kate’s dismay as the de facto mediator.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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And Paul, Weiss then settled that with the administration for basically no actual concessions, except a great press release for President Trump.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Pukka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pukka. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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