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as in real
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a sure-enough ghost town that is a relic of the gold rush days
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
the inventor showed that he did have a sure-enough death ray
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-enough
Adjective
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The 2019 film Trial by Fire remained largely faithful to the real events of Willingham’s case and execution.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Consider the real case of an elderly couple, both in their late 80s.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The actual facial steaming device, which is another pick approved by both Dr. Garshick and Dr. King, is made with sensitive skin types in mind.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2025
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Litherland believes the pharaoh's actual mummy is buried in a second tomb.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Currently, product content often mixes factual information with emotional appeals and brand storytelling.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This initial report will contain factual information gathered during the investigation's first phase but will not specify cause.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The integrity of our legal system depends on accurate information and authentic legal authority.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The tone and grit is authentic to the original show, and the writing never feels too dissimilar.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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First, throughout the world women outperform men in educational settings, outnumbering in the vast majority of academic degrees (including MBAs) and outscoring them on standardized assessments and GPA (same is true for primary and secondary school).—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of whether the statements can be understood as opinions, Sloane also argues that the statements are substantially true.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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The entire capsule collection features quirky touches evocative of Johnson’s idiosyncratic and unmistakable approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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And so the passion that the Japanese fans have for the game of baseball (was unmistakable).—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Sure-enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-enough. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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