authentically

adverb

Definition of authenticallynext
as in very
in actual fact people are surprised to learn that he is an authentically certified graduate of clown college

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
  1. very
  2. truly
  3. actually
  4. really
  5. genuinely
Adverb
  • That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • In California’s 49th congressional district, the latest returns from the secretary of state showed Levin holding onto only a very slight lead over Republican challenger Matt Gunderson.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of very
Adverb
  • The winning combination of range and affordability is truly extraordinary for a fully electric crossover of this caliber, and Chevy’s Equinox has now overtaken Cadillac’s Lyriq as GM’s top-selling EV.
    Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • In an emergency stop, the Vanquish’s Brembo carbon ceramic brakes halt progress from 100 kph (62 mph) in less than 30 meters (98.4 feet), a common European benchmark for truly superlative braking.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of truly
Adverb
  • While interest rates on cars are increasing rapidly in some states, in a select few others, rates are actually decreasing.
    Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Perhaps the only saving grace is that the announcement to the public was so delayed that many of those animals were actually eaten before consumers knew there was a problem and there were no reports of illness.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • Or, to be more direct: Do the Niners really believe that’s what’s in store for them in the second half?
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • So is Newsom really positioning himself for a presidential run?
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of really
Adverb
  • These policies are genuinely distressing and can feel overwhelming for the many millions of people who will be affected by them.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
  • And yes, Soho Rep’s leadership team, as well as the folks at Playwrights Horizons—where the Rep is about to bunk up for at least two years—are genuinely excited about their upcoming partnership.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of genuinely
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authentic

authentically

authenticate

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