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
Experts say many early America Party filings submitted to the Federal Elections Commission appeared inauthentic, and Musk even admitted one filing in New York was fake.
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
However, Verona’s blockbuster attraction is by no means the only tourist hotspot with inauthentic beginnings.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
City leaders and business owners are spearheading the change, one that some say rings in a more mature sophistication, but critics call an inauthentic copy of Old Town Scottsdale.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The Feature/Album Although Joseph sensed scripted elements could be a new ingredient to add to the mix, writing a feature-length script felt inauthentic to the project.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
However, Verona’s blockbuster attraction is by no means the only tourist hotspot with inauthentic beginnings.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
City leaders and business owners are spearheading the change, one that some say rings in a more mature sophistication, but critics call an inauthentic copy of Old Town Scottsdale.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The Feature/Album Although Joseph sensed scripted elements could be a new ingredient to add to the mix, writing a feature-length script felt inauthentic to the project.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauthentic
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Estée Lauder is suing Walmart in federal court alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the cosmetic company's fragrance and skin care products in its online store.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Estée Lauder is suing Walmart, claiming that the big-box retailer sold counterfeit beauty products on its online marketplace.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The agency allegedly used Bank of America accounts to lure young women with fake modeling offers, while financial records suggest the bank was aware of these suspicious connections, according to plaintiff’s claims.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some guests got very into it—one adopted a fake British accent for the duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Authorities did not provide additional details about the agents' apparently false statements.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nevertheless, Worden continued to promote the false claim to news outlets and hired a media consultant to amplify it, the documents said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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All thanks to a forged alloy frame, which offers the strength required for off-road usage, all while keeping the weight down.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2026
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Some key upgrades, including forged pistons, boosted output to 200 hp, resulting in a proto-M3 that could hit a top speed of 140 mph.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Inauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauthentic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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