1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
found an authentic Native American arrowhead
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
an authentic reconstruction of the Parthenon as it is believed to have looked when first built
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Recent Examples of authentic
And not just any wand toy, this one specifically and its original feather attachment, which uses the same swivel mechanism as a fishing lure to create movement through the air that registers as 100 percent authentic to cats.
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025
The Trump image, which shows the former president with blood on his face and his right fist raised, was confirmed by two officials to CNN as authentic.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Here’s one that’s also extremely interesting to me based on some of our brightest experts predicting the kinds of human-computer interactions that look and seem authentic to the human user.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The chemistry between the cast is expected to feel effortlessly authentic, as Kardashian and Anthony share a long-standing real-life friendship.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025
The Trump image, which shows the former president with blood on his face and his right fist raised, was confirmed by two officials to CNN as authentic.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Here’s one that’s also extremely interesting to me based on some of our brightest experts predicting the kinds of human-computer interactions that look and seem authentic to the human user.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The chemistry between the cast is expected to feel effortlessly authentic, as Kardashian and Anthony share a long-standing real-life friendship.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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Here's what to know about haints, including a compilation of viewers' genuine reactions to Coogler's subtle reference.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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These speculations proved accurate when, on the second night of WrestleMania 41, Lynch was revealed as the mystery partner of Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria in a tag team title match against the then-champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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This was an honest error and was not intentional in any way.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Back here in the real world, other Under 30 honorees are harnessing AI to tackle important problems.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Taking the time to determine your exact financial situation and set goals can be an enlightening experience.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The key is to use role models as a source of inspiration, not as an exact template for your own life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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