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
Meanwhile, immersive foodie tours, sessions with local yoga instructors and community engagement initiatives create authentic connections to Grenadian culture.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
As Democrats scramble to find an authentic and effective messenger, there is a growing desire to elevate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The goal is to make the site as authentic as possible.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
There’s even a hidden sleeve of real gold Krugerrands in the center console and an authentic signature from Sean Connery on the glove box.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
As Democrats scramble to find an authentic and effective messenger, there is a growing desire to elevate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The goal is to make the site as authentic as possible.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
There’s even a hidden sleeve of real gold Krugerrands in the center console and an authentic signature from Sean Connery on the glove box.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for authentic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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The Substack offers an unfiltered, genuine take on navigating the marketplace, from the highs of scoring a rare vintage gem to the lows of watching the dream item go out of stock.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Leaders must cultivate new skills to recognize complexity, evaluate situations accurately, and respond with genuine agility rather than default behaviors.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The United States should immediately resume sharing influenza data with WHO’s databases, providing the most accurate picture of circulating strains.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Urban Planning By creating highly accurate 3D models of cities, project managers and architects can visualize the entire urban environment, simulate changes and make more informed decisions.—
Carlos Melendez,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sellers are still obliged to provide accurate and honest information.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Encourage candidates to ask questions and provide honest answers.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The 50 Best Beach Towns In The South 2025 How Gulf Shores Became Our Home Which was true.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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So Far Yet, despite being the ideal role-playing game — one that should (theoretically) be easy enough to replicate — there’s never been a true sequel, spiritual successor, or flat-out copy that can live up to the standard.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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That was my first real relationship to the island and that culture.—
Nicholas Ducassi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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That happens through supportive feedback, real listening, and invitations to contribute before problems escalate.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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There’s a guidance system that shows players the exact way on how to reach a destination via narrow roads, but that becomes a problem when the place ends up in a forest or mountaintop.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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As with the stadium, the exact source of funding is unclear, even if the desire to build both is there, though neither is likely to be completed until well into the 2030s.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Grab the classic, breathable top while it’s marked down to just $49 — 50 percent off its original price.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the wake of the big bang, the universe gradually cooled down from its original, ultra-hot state, eventually allowing—around the universe's 380,000th birthday—free protons and electrons to combine into a fog mainly made up of neutral hydrogen atoms.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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