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
The sellout crowds at Dodger Stadium have not forgiven Bregman for his role in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, or forgotten about Crow-Armstrong’s comments in a Chicago magazine story that called out Dodgers fans as inauthentic and there only for the scene.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Readers of creative writing perceive AI users as less creative and inauthentic.
—Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Unsuspecting buyers could pay a steep price for the inauthentic item with little to no recourse.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Readers of creative writing perceive AI users as less creative and inauthentic.
—Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Unsuspecting buyers could pay a steep price for the inauthentic item with little to no recourse.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauthentic
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Prosecutors alleged Roberts knowingly lacked employment authorization for nearly all of his two-decade career in urban education and submitted a counterfeit Social Security card when he was hired as superintendent of the Des Moines public school district, which serves 30,000 students.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin then told CBS in May that ICE would be focused on counterfeit products, particularly tickets and clothing.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In the show, shy Briar U music major Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and cocky team captain Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) begin fake-dating to try to catch the attention of Hannah’s crush.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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The schemes involve the use of fake court documents regarding false traffic and criminal infractions.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Today, rumors circulating on social media in the DRC include false claims that Ebola is not real, that humanitarian workers are descending on the area solely for their own profit and that aid groups are withholding the best care available.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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He was charged with possession of a forged license plate, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, failure to stop for police, traffic offenses, and an outstanding warrant out of Natick District Court.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2026
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She was additionally found guilty of insurance fraud for taking out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband's life with his forged signature and for submitting a claim following his death.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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“Inauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauthentic. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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