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people are surprised to learn that he is an authentically certified graduate of clown college
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Recent Examples of authentically
For me, the art of medicine requires the ability to connect authentically with my patients.
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Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
Anyone uncomfortable with the idea of inspiration or hope in the workplace can learn to have these conversations authentically and productively.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The company’s core values, visible in every piece of marketing and every leadership decision, emphasize integrity, equity, and empowering people to live authentically.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Then be as authentically, specifically you.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Yet when Reed encountered greatness — particularly actors authentically communicating human experience — his writing could transcend criticism and reach literary heights, revealing a capacity for insight.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But on a big team, junior people are the people who are authentically doing the work.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 May 2026
From ‘Jim Crow’ to ‘authentically’ Black In my view, the willingness of courts to accept rap lyrics as evidence emerges from popular entertainment’s long-standing deployment of negative stereotypes about Black people.
—A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
An emo band whose members might otherwise now be at their most stable and content, they still seem authentically driven by unbridled, urgent emotion—only now their breakups involve lawyers, and the friendship drama occurs between people who rely on each other for income.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
Anyone uncomfortable with the idea of inspiration or hope in the workplace can learn to have these conversations authentically and productively.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The company’s core values, visible in every piece of marketing and every leadership decision, emphasize integrity, equity, and empowering people to live authentically.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Then be as authentically, specifically you.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Yet when Reed encountered greatness — particularly actors authentically communicating human experience — his writing could transcend criticism and reach literary heights, revealing a capacity for insight.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But on a big team, junior people are the people who are authentically doing the work.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 May 2026
From ‘Jim Crow’ to ‘authentically’ Black In my view, the willingness of courts to accept rap lyrics as evidence emerges from popular entertainment’s long-standing deployment of negative stereotypes about Black people.
—A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
An emo band whose members might otherwise now be at their most stable and content, they still seem authentically driven by unbridled, urgent emotion—only now their breakups involve lawyers, and the friendship drama occurs between people who rely on each other for income.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
Adverb
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But Justin is very different from book to screen.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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In isolation, Liverpool’s summer 2025 business was very good, but there are so many mitigating factors to consider.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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JPMorgan’s analysis notes that while billions of barrels of inventory may sound substantial, the amount of truly usable buffer stock may only be around 800 million barrels.—
,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Chelsea have lacked a truly elite goalkeeper since Thibaut Courtois’ departure in 2018, but encouragingly for them, Alonso succeeded without one at Leverkusen; Lukas Hradecky was widely regarded in Germany as good rather than great at the time, while being prone to the occasional error.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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There were obscure picks, in his frank estimation, that were actually brilliant heists, and college stars whose selections were actually costly blunders.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Indiana walks away with a huge win, and the WNBA walks away with another glaring lesson in who actually drives the bus.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Both Mbappe and Alcaraz went with a sultry vibe for their cover portraits, but what really got the internet aflutter was the cheeky photos of Alcaraz rolling around in the red dirt.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The main thing to know about the draft is that no one really knows anything.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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That said, Evermore's summer programming—beach DJs, movie nights on the sand, a resident sand sculpting artist, and holiday weekend events like a July 4th carnival and Labor Day Bay Games—makes staying put genuinely tempting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The partnership reflects a broader belief that wearable technology will only gain mainstream traction if consumers genuinely want to wear it.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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