as in real
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true or real
—used to emphasize a description
The island is a veritable paradise. The sale attracted a veritable mob of people.
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Recent Examples of veritable
Anyone who was going to take on the human genome, a project that required herding scientists into veritable armies, had to.
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Matthew Herper, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Like many of Hoover’s books, Verity was a veritable (pun intended) BookTok sensation.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
Winter Park, Florida The area around Winter Park, Florida is a veritable lake oasis.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
While the life term was mandated under federal law, the judge described it as richly deserved for a man who has lived a veritable lifetime of crime.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Herper, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Like many of Hoover’s books, Verity was a veritable (pun intended) BookTok sensation.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
Winter Park, Florida The area around Winter Park, Florida is a veritable lake oasis.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
While the life term was mandated under federal law, the judge described it as richly deserved for a man who has lived a veritable lifetime of crime.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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And that means there are real stakes to the question of who gets to take credit for truly understanding the Great Books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The only real drawback is that some rooms face bland rooftop views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Political observers argue that Hilton’s conservative media profile and Bianco’s law enforcement background resonate with rural and suburban voters on issues like crime and immigration, suggesting their campaigns address genuine policy concerns beyond election denialism.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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But now, in the era of high pressing and sudden forward bursts, Casemiro, Martin Zubimendi, Moises Caicedo and Ryan Gravenberch all offer a genuine goal threat in open play.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Aniston gave the classic style a relaxed update while appearing in an Instagram clip with Courteney Cox, opting for loose cut-off jean shorts with subtle distressing that felt casual and easy to move around in.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Most people understand that reading is good and that reading classic books is even better.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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When the squad reported back to Kirkby five days after his death, the training complex was a scene of utter devastation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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On their first two trips to the property, the enormity of the task at hand—and their utter naiveté in taking it on—sank in.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The sequel trilogy was an unmitigated disaster.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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His movies exude eagerness, energy, verve in storytelling, and unmitigated confidence in the emotional power of the cinema itself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Patriot Rail’s Cowlitz County and Columbia Railway warehouse and locomotive repair shop building, where the fire originated, was a total loss.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The series generated 878,000 total viewers across two half-hour shows on Friday, May 22, according to Nielsen data.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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There are no perfect conditions for making art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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India has deep literary traditions in several regional languages, and this delicious novella, translated from Kannada, is a perfect amuse-bouche.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The answer is a definite no, don't add red food coloring to your hummingbird food recipe.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Keep words warm, yet clear and definite today so everyone relaxes sooner.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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