as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
an inauthentic warbonnet that was probably made in an overseas factory a few months ago
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Recent Examples of inauthentic
Also, avoid common missteps like using buzzwords without substance, creating overly commercial atmospheres or neglecting staff training—travelers can quickly sense when something feels inauthentic.
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Paul Getter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The top four reasons that women feel misunderstood by brands were revealed as: products not fitting their needs/lifestyle, inauthentic marketing, brands failing to connect and brands not communicating.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
This mismatch can lead to inauthentic relationships and mental health challenges.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Unless managed carefully, people suffer from influencer fatigue as their feeds get inundated with inauthentic brand promotions.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Paul Getter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The top four reasons that women feel misunderstood by brands were revealed as: products not fitting their needs/lifestyle, inauthentic marketing, brands failing to connect and brands not communicating.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
This mismatch can lead to inauthentic relationships and mental health challenges.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Unless managed carefully, people suffer from influencer fatigue as their feeds get inundated with inauthentic brand promotions.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauthentic
Adjective
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Phishing and counterfeit sites are growing in number and complexity while requiring fewer resources to create.—
Daniel Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Sazerac Company, the distilling giant that owns Buffalo Trace Distillery, filed a lawsuit in federal court against unknown defendants accused of impersonating a renowned master distiller on social media to sell counterfeit products.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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When Fakes Became Front-Page News This summer, Shanghai police dismantled a counterfeit ring responsible for more than 5,000 fake Labubu’s sold at 60–70% of the retail price.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Onion shared a fake article on social media, making fun of Perry and Trudeau by suggesting Bloom was seen on a date with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the things your piece says is that, essentially for the entire duration of the war, there’ve been false warnings about a hunger crisis.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Hanner said the investigative report was misleading and partially false, adding that Griffith’s actions were a direct result of advice from her supervisors and district legal counsel.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The subdials are in blue, yellow and red in honor of the Colombian flag, and the forged carbon tachymeter bezel is framed with a ring of rose gold.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Seeing nothing amiss, the sergeant took the forged pass and motioned for Calvin to go inside.—
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“Inauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauthentic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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