as in honest
being exactly as appears or as claimed
somewhat surprised to learn that our guide through the outback was a fair dinkum crocodile hunter
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Adjective
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Viola Davis shared an honest admission about a past interaction with the late Chadwick Boseman.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2025 -
Be honest about strategic intent: If the acquisition will eventually be fully integrated, communicate this from the beginning rather than creating false expectations of independence.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Without further context, the statement feels hollow — lacking both accountability and a genuine acknowledgment of the culture that made the boot iconic.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Is this the genuine cargo or some wiry wisp of a Ringo impersonator?—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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The colonel in our show was inspired by a real person who wasn’t allowed to use force while protecting civilians.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To find one-of-a-kind spots around the globe that offer transformative experiences, tempting travelers to venture farther and embrace the authentic.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Japan is known for great, authentic luxury, and the seller has great reviews on eBay (and TikTok).—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Dinkum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinkum. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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