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
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
There was Peeke’s empty-netter from 185 feet and, in the first period, Parker Wotherspoon scored his first goal in his 76-game NHL career, a veritable snipe over Vasilevskiy’s shoulder.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Sumptuous materials are paired with furnishings and objects that are veritable collector’s items.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
And what better time to try something new with your look than the start of a new year?
In 2025, there’ll be a veritable buffet of styles, from sweeping side bangs to a dramatic curtain fringe.
—Audrey Noble, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veritable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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