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as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
had a genuine van Gogh hanging in their living room
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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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Recent Examples of genuine
That trajectory — local student manager films something genuine, the internet picks it up, brands come calling within weeks — is the kind of path that barely existed four years ago.
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Ryan Brennan
march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The film features a slew of genuine performances, which power up the violent insanity into something at once sensational and dramatic.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Yannis approaches each assignment with passion, discipline, and genuine artistic curiosity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Three of the four acting races are especially competitive this year, creating some genuine suspense ahead of the show.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The film features a slew of genuine performances, which power up the violent insanity into something at once sensational and dramatic.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Yannis approaches each assignment with passion, discipline, and genuine artistic curiosity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Three of the four acting races are especially competitive this year, creating some genuine suspense ahead of the show.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuine
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What began as a single restaurant has grown into a four-location staple known for its authentic Cuban cuisine.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios announced the £50 million project on Friday, working with Minecraft creators to build an authentic experience for the global community of fans.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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And a true circadian rhythm, like ours, should also be unaffected by temperature.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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This means that the gas is not connected to the production of crude oil and is unaffected by decisions to raise or lower output according to, for example, OPEC quotas.—
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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But the real beauty here is that there isn’t much to do beyond taking a dip in the phenomenal infinity pool, followed by a nap.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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How to Spot the Next One Before sharing a story that sounds too absurd to be true, check the source page.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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That’s particularly true in the world of elite prep schools, which sometimes cost nearly $100,000 per year and often give athletic aid.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Academically, no; the call for honest and accurate citation of one’s sources will, and must, ring out as forcefully as ever.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The show was described as an honest look at an oft-misunderstood job, according to an application for film incentives submitted to the state in May 2025 and reviewed by The News.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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How’s the actual beach stuff—sand and surf?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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While most of the other categories honor actual work accomplished — an actor who has given a performance, an editor who has cut scenes together, a writer who has penned a script — this new award seeks to honor those who make suggestions.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Hotel Thaynes has 128 guest rooms, including six king suites, each designed for simple mountain stays with subtle pops of colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Such a vote — which is bound to fail but would put senators on the record — differs from using a simple majority to change the Senate rules, a vote a senator could force after an unsuccessful vote to break a filibuster.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year, this FCC has attacked the media as part of a years-long campaign by this Administration and its allies to discredit factual, independent coverage while blaming the press for growing public distrust.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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As someone trying to protect my father hundreds of miles away, clear, factual information made all the difference.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Genuine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuine. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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