as in real
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true or real
—used to emphasize a description
The island is a veritable paradise. The sale attracted a veritable mob of people.
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Recent Examples of veritable
The other side: Richmond, Virginia, is a veritable autobahn by comparison, with drivers making the same distance trip in under 10 minutes on average.
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Shawna Chen, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
At one time, my own front yard had turned into a veritable pride-of-Madeira forest thanks to the self-sowing proclivity of this plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, there is a veritable roadmap to environmental salvation.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Choose from a veritable rainbow of solid and heathered colors to suit all tastes, from navy to bright orange or violet.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Shawna Chen, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
At one time, my own front yard had turned into a veritable pride-of-Madeira forest thanks to the self-sowing proclivity of this plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, there is a veritable roadmap to environmental salvation.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Choose from a veritable rainbow of solid and heathered colors to suit all tastes, from navy to bright orange or violet.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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The 2019 film Trial by Fire remained largely faithful to the real events of Willingham’s case and execution.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Consider the real case of an elderly couple, both in their late 80s.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But their filing this week suggests that response wasn't genuine.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Donors, for their part, gain peace of mind knowing their contributions are making a genuine, measurable difference—solidifying an enduring partnership in the quest for positive social change.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The taupe, brown, and various pinks make a stylish statement by reiterating classic patterns in an unexpected colorway.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Space Ghost Coast to Coast offered a novel take on the classic talk show format with its mix of live-action and animation.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The film’s villain has paralyzed the human species with a piece of technology that melds the body together with a machine and relies on empty fantasy to seduce its human users towards utter isolation.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Lori-Ann Schmidt In the series, Kimmy's mom's ability to attract utter chaos through her love for adrenaline aligns her closest with Aries.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bren Foster’s Life After Fighting is an unmitigated labor of love.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Whatever their source, risks mentioned above are currently largely unmitigated.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In total, those projects will reduce more than 57 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next 25 years, according to the Illinois EPA.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Three-pointers account for 36% of their total points — ranking No. 69 nationwide.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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Darius Garland, who'd be a perfect fit, isn't available, nor would Orlando have enough to pry him away from the Cleveland Cavaliers.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Focus Features‘ Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu deepsea diver thriller Last Breath off a B+, 4 1/2 stars PostTrak and a 61% definite recommend is only filing $7.3M for the three-day.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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The height adjustment is a definite plus, and the display, overall, is a pleasure to work with.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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