1
as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
had a genuine van Gogh hanging in their living room
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2
as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
genuine compliments about her boss's flair for fashion
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as in real
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
there's genuine value in learning how to do household repairs on one's own
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a genuine smile
a genuine effort
a genuine interest
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Recent Examples of genuine
That is the only way Trump can be a genuine peacemaker in the Middle East.
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Zaha Hassan, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2025
The discussion draft format signals genuine interest in stakeholder input, with the Banking Committee soliciting feedback through early August.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
As such, the fact that Palace may have realised their mistake and acted in compliance with the rules, albeit late, shows a genuine and honest approach to the legitimate aim pursued by UEFA.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Instead of giving me a chance to explain that my question was genuine, or to learn why so many others in the group had a different reaction, I was kicked out immediately.
—Amy Klein, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
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Zaha Hassan, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2025
The discussion draft format signals genuine interest in stakeholder input, with the Banking Committee soliciting feedback through early August.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
As such, the fact that Palace may have realised their mistake and acted in compliance with the rules, albeit late, shows a genuine and honest approach to the legitimate aim pursued by UEFA.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Instead of giving me a chance to explain that my question was genuine, or to learn why so many others in the group had a different reaction, I was kicked out immediately.
—Amy Klein, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuine
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Why not visit Germany right now to experience firsthand history-in-the-making, but at the same time bring back authentic Wall remnants?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Use the new moon in your sign on June 25 to set intentions around community, joy, and authentic friendship.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the economy won’t spiral downward too far, because so much of America’s spending and production is unaffected by tariffs.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Many experts believe that most of the auto sales this year have been of inventory that was imported before the duties, meaning their prices would be unaffected.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The reaction of many residents to the sirens of September would be similar to those three years later to the missiles of October, when fear of nuclear attack by the Soviet Union was a real concern.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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That is, until a charming astronaut comes into her life, making Thea question what’s real, what’s fate and what’s fantasy.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This is a great way to spot medical fraud or an honest human error like a miscoding of services.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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He’s been honest and realistic with his teammates about it.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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This rings especially true for me, a vegetarian for nearly two decades.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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This was certainly true of the Mets last summer when Taylor played his way into the lineup more consistently than Harrison Bader.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
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Earnings Estimates Summary Companies reporting and combining actual results with consensus estimates for companies yet to report, the S&P 500’s blended earnings growth rate for the quarter is at 10.3% year-over-year, above the 4.9% expectations at the end of the quarter.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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As the Republicans in the state understood that cost calculation and saw its actual impact, other states followed.—
Dr. Mark A. Boyer,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The simple solution is wearing regular ballet flats, whether they’re made from leather, satin, or something else.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
23 July 2025
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The factual takeaway is that prior S&P 500 returns have averaged to 8.27%.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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To Holmes, much of the information being obscured is factual, not political.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Genuine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuine. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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