veritable
adjective
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Veritable, like its close relative verity ("truth"), came to English through Anglo-French from Latin. It is ultimately derived from verus, the Latin word for "true," which also gave us verify, aver, and verdict. Veritable is often used as a synonym of genuine or authentic ("a veritable masterpiece"), but it is also frequently used to stress the aptness of a metaphor, often in a humorous tone ("a veritable swarm of lawyers"). In the past, usage commentators have objected to the latter use, but today it doesn't draw much criticism.
Examples of veritable in a Sentence
Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Experiences and Amenities Though the new lodge lacks a pool, the surrounding park is a veritable playground for water activities.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
At your literal doorstep was a veritable world capital of social connection, retail nirvana and eclectic dining opportunities.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The monster blue once belonged to Yeshwant Roa Holkar, the dashing Maharaja of Indore, and his equally glamourous wife, Krishna Bai Holkar, the Maharani of Indore—both veritable style icons of the ’20s and ’30s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veritable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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