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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
And as the quality of 3D printers rises as prices fall, the trend shows no signs of stopping, threatening to make America a veritable Wild West of untraceable weapons, according to experts, ex-police officers and the White House.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Originally launched in 2008, the festival has swelled into a veritable rite of spring, featuring dozens of world-class chefs, hundreds of wine and spirits producers and four days worth of signature tastings and dining events.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The backyard is a veritable oasis with a 50-foot-long loggia supported by 15-foot columns alongside a 60-foot pool crafted from Pennsylvania limestone.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veritable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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