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also pucka
as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
wondering whether the old-looking ivory box was pukka—or just something recently manufactured in China
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Recent Examples of pukka
And if my name were Nikki or Bobby, the state of the state would be pukka — sorry, strong.
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Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pukka
Adjective
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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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In 2025, personal touch and human logic are vital for combating the fatigue often associated with a lack of genuine connection.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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Partnering with causes that align with his values can also help shift the narrative from scandal to substance, but crucially, these efforts must appear genuine and authentic.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Why gold demand surged While the dollar or the euro isn’t going away anytime soon, Doshi said the demand for real hard assets that complement fiat currency rose over the last few decades as global debt and governments’ share of that debt has increased.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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What is a real excuse is when Fiona dropped out of my birthday party the day of because her longtime friend was finally getting a kidney transplant and wanted her there.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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“Pukka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pukka. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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