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
Compulsion staffers from the South, plus storyteller Donna Washington, were in constant conversation to ensure South of Midnight was authentic.
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Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Stanford University researcher Arthur Jago found that people rated songs, recipes, and paintings as more authentic when they were told outputs were human-generated compared to identical ones that were created by AI.
—Andrew Brodsky, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
This led to pieces being constructed in an authentic way to showcase Shui’s design codes while implementing an element of the symbolism and touches of her cultures colliding.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Richard Gadd’s searing autobiographical series masks the darkest of pain with the most uncomfortable of comedy, and his brilliant performance – alongside Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau – underscores the pathos by illuminating universally authentic emotions.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
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Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Stanford University researcher Arthur Jago found that people rated songs, recipes, and paintings as more authentic when they were told outputs were human-generated compared to identical ones that were created by AI.
—Andrew Brodsky, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
This led to pieces being constructed in an authentic way to showcase Shui’s design codes while implementing an element of the symbolism and touches of her cultures colliding.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Richard Gadd’s searing autobiographical series masks the darkest of pain with the most uncomfortable of comedy, and his brilliant performance – alongside Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau – underscores the pathos by illuminating universally authentic emotions.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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The film, which tells the true story of an all-Black, all-female battalion in WWII, also saw Kerry Washington take home the Best Actress award in a moment of genuine shock and gratitude.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the film’s dull political edge doesn’t diminish the joy ride’s momentum, nor the flashes of genuine weirdness that keep us guessing.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Villa’s left-back then tries to find Watkins, but his cross isn’t accurate.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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After her mother’s death, Sevilla-Bazan struggled to get an accurate sense from Bishop or his followers of what exactly happened.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Senior officials responsible for keeping agencies honest and accountable were among those purged.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Even from an honest left-wing perspective, Haaland’s rise has little to ...—
Paul J. Gessing,
National Review,
21 Feb. 2025
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Some may worry that setting back your thermostats could end up costing more money, based on the common misconception that furnaces work harder to warm a space back up — but experts say that’s not true.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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His interest in what is factually true — and how Americans no longer start with the same fact base — has led him back to a time when the country regarded some top TV news people as moral authorities.—
Thea Traff,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ben Dann / Can-Am / New Atlas The only real downer to the new Apache Backcountry track system is its price tag, which starts at US$5,549.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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It’s believed Germanic people drew inspiration from the Roman alphabet to create the characters, according to the museum, but the exact origins of runes and how they were used has remained murky.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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This exact Rolex was the gift from our WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The original intent of IDEA—systematic services for students with disabilities—was vital, but its execution has become mired in bureaucracy, inefficiency, and mixed outcomes.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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