variants
also pucka
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
wondering whether the old-looking ivory box was pukka—or just something recently manufactured in China
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Recent Examples of pukka
And if my name were Nikki or Bobby, the state of the state would be pukka — sorry, strong.
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Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pukka
Adjective
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The plants and vines have grown, the tufu limestone has mellowed, the staff have bedded in, and the feel that this is a genuine Puglian village (even though it was built entirely from scratch) has been sealed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In this period before culture was so profoundly professionalized, populism and pluralism were genuine material questions of public participation, access, and power.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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But the most authentic experiences happen in small clubs and at late-night radio shows where the music was first created.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But like its predecessor, Yellowstone, the series also romanticizes the industry, pairing authentic ranching challenges with larger-than-life drama.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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As the federal government seeks to impose populism from above, pluralism from above is another real possibility.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The bar, Salon Salon, is a real destination drinking spot, though.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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There are past precedents for how that is not true.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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With its overall Life in Balance philosophy, Miraval Resorts and Spas has led the way in recognizing just how valuable and restorative a true connection with other humans and the natural environment can be.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The most honest conclusion may also be the most sobering one.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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After Sinner left the court during his second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Evert said tennis has to be honest about two things at once.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Mejia, a 35-year-old certified public accountant associated with the Green Party, won the most votes of any controller candidate in city history in 2022 despite running against a then-sitting council member.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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There are dozens of certified Welcoming America cities, but not all are on the federal government's sanctuary city list.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Pukka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pukka. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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