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
And then at the same time, Laurie is an alcoholic whose life is falling apart, and is not willing to be authentic with her friends about what’s actually happening in her life.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Our mission is to embrace the most authentic versions of ourselves and our objectives.
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These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Our mission is to embrace the most authentic versions of ourselves and our objectives.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Our fact-check sources Sam Zuber, Feb. 11, Phone interview with USA TODAY
USA TODAY, Sept. 9, 2024, Meteorologists say New York City tornado video is not authentic | Fact check
Thank you for supporting our journalism.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives.
—Claire Moses, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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But their filing this week suggests that response wasn't genuine.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Donors, for their part, gain peace of mind knowing their contributions are making a genuine, measurable difference—solidifying an enduring partnership in the quest for positive social change.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But new correspondence with The Times raises questions about whether that narrative is accurate, or if Bass is withholding public records.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Enhanced Decision Making Centralized content management enhances decision making by giving employees access to accurate, up-to-date information far quicker.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Without fair elections, an honest media environment and a credible opposition, voters can’t correct their country’s course at the ballot box, providing competitive authoritarian regimes little incentive to do anything but enrich themselves.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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But to be honest the significant immune support is more than enough to keep me taking it.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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But while Connecticut is largely forested, only about one-tenth of 1% of all forest land in the state is considered true old-growth forest.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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These actions have been saving lives and driving true culture change, creating a safer future for everyone.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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Despite its seemingly trivial nature, ear wiggling could offer real benefits.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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So IndieWire asked Davis about faking affluence and building a real garden that acts as a character in its own right.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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The exact treatment will depend on the type of rash and its specific cause.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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All live-fire exercises in the current drill were halted until the investigation to determine the exact reason for the accident was finished.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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This production also boasts an original music score by young Russian composer (and Yale School of Music grad) Arseniy Gusev and a non-realistic set designed by Silin Chen.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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