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
Spicy Lamb-Miso-Cumin Ramen is killer, Kani Tantanmen will please snow-crab lovers and A5 Wagyu aburasoba (brothless ramen) is a veritable buffet of rare steak.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Whatever the case, over time, the bills accumulate and turn the bars into living guest books, a veritable museum of stories.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Following the show, as the models emerged from backstage to mingle with guests for canapés and cocktails, the scene became a veritable trunk show.
—Zachary Weiss, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
The proclamation held water — turning said pink into a veritable sensation by way of the Millennial Pink mania, which made everything from Paul Smith’s Melrose Avenue Pink Wall to Louis Vuitton’s 2016 runway looks into a headline (and, in the case of the latter, an influencer magnet).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Whatever the case, over time, the bills accumulate and turn the bars into living guest books, a veritable museum of stories.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Following the show, as the models emerged from backstage to mingle with guests for canapés and cocktails, the scene became a veritable trunk show.
—Zachary Weiss, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
The proclamation held water — turning said pink into a veritable sensation by way of the Millennial Pink mania, which made everything from Paul Smith’s Melrose Avenue Pink Wall to Louis Vuitton’s 2016 runway looks into a headline (and, in the case of the latter, an influencer magnet).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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The singer slowly made his way down the stage, stopping by La Casita, popularized during the singer’s recent world tour, and even witnessed a couple’s real wedding.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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His only real path to election is as the Sandy Koufax of the 21st century.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The files have created some genuine issues for news organizations, whose ranks are filled with individuals with whom Epstein hoped to forge personal connections.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both players had fists full of each other’s shirts, but the referee pointed to the spot and deemed Akpoguma not to have made a genuine attempt for the ball.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Founder Dee Elms is known for her ability to blend modern and classic elements in distinctive designs that honor and celebrate the storied architecture of each home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition, diners can enjoy not only classic margaritas but also cold martinis and other classics.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Other than Arturs Silovs, who was sensational between the pipes, and a spirited performance from rookie Ben Kindel, the Penguins produced an utter no-show against a surging Ottawa team.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The content suggests yet another another instance of ICE's utter depravity.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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McGoldrick said guidance includes $150 million unmitigated impact to COGS (cost of goods sold) in Fiscal Year 2026, although management expects to recapture between $75 million to $95 million of those costs through mitigation efforts.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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For future commercial-scale plants, a single unmitigated runaway event could result in millions of dollars in damage and months of downtime.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Garrett added 60 total tackles, tying a career high.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some economists suggested last week's rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Social media can intensify the belief that the day needs to look perfect, which raises pressure and fear of embarrassment or rejection.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are paintings and sculptures and intricate masks from far-off lands; laboratory and astronomical equipment; second-hand furniture and mirrors; clothing (perfect for early Halloween shopping) and… well, the list goes on and on, covering nine departments and 90,000-plus square feet of shopping.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Currently, Scream 7 is great with the 17-34 bunch and multicultural audiences across definite interest and first choice.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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There's a definite need to take a look at systemic safety on our roadways.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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