1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
found an authentic Native American arrowhead
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2
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
The event is organized by the National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veterans, which aims to highlight authentic narratives shaped by lived experience.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Expect an authentic look at traditional dances from around the Seven Seas; dancers in the troupe come from many islands across the South Pacific, including Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
While her classical training makes her tributes feel authentic, her 21st-century wit gives them new life.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
People in the Valley take time to respond to authentic requests for learning and advice.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Expect an authentic look at traditional dances from around the Seven Seas; dancers in the troupe come from many islands across the South Pacific, including Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
While her classical training makes her tributes feel authentic, her 21st-century wit gives them new life.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
People in the Valley take time to respond to authentic requests for learning and advice.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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Verbal commitments should lead to genuine action, even if we’re intimidated by what must be done.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The service Utterly Balinese and therefore utterly lovely—all smiles and genuine ‘how-has-your-day-beens’.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hedrick also won a Fiesta Bowl, in 2014, and was hailed as one of the most accurate passers in the nation.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chamblee Police launch a new real-time crime center, using advanced technology to track and prevent crime across the city.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, ultrafast electron microscopy provides a powerful tool for studying how materials behave under dynamic conditions, enabling scientists to directly link nanoscale structure with real-time physical processes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Iran practices honest bludgeon work.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Use honest words, and let confidence take root.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Census Bureau will collect exact population counts during the next official census in 2030, unless a community requests a special census before then.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The exact address is 7628 Corina Drive, but just look on Spur 341 along the Naval Air Station runway 1 mile north of Interstate 30; 682-255-5370.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the property, the original building's bones— beams, tiles, pillars, and window frames—were gently restored to show their age and patina, not conceal it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Judge Barrett, who handed down the original sentence, will likely be the one to do it.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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