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
California has a veritable army of firefighters in Los Angeles, the LA City and local departments, CAL Fire, Cal Office of Emergency Services.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025
In fact, that May podcast game was a veritable treasure trove of bad Nathaniel takes.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
On a cool November evening in New York City, a swarm of hundreds of drones gracefully buzzed over the Hudson River, taking shape above a darkened ship floating in the water.
What followed was a veritable procession of Walt Disney Co. intellectual property, paired with music from Disney classics.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
The water that pools at the base of the leaves supports veritable mini-ecosystems, and these frogs likely munch on the invertebrates that also call the pandans home.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025
In fact, that May podcast game was a veritable treasure trove of bad Nathaniel takes.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
On a cool November evening in New York City, a swarm of hundreds of drones gracefully buzzed over the Hudson River, taking shape above a darkened ship floating in the water.
What followed was a veritable procession of Walt Disney Co. intellectual property, paired with music from Disney classics.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
The water that pools at the base of the leaves supports veritable mini-ecosystems, and these frogs likely munch on the invertebrates that also call the pandans home.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
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If style is your top priority but function is less important, expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $250, depending on the brand and materials (for example, real leather is often more expensive).Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Pulley’s novel is inspired by real events: In September 1957, an explosion in the Soviet Union spread radioactive material, causing mass evacuations and contamination.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Some delighted in watching the influencer from the polarizing Kardashian family feel less-than-welcome at an awards ceremony honoring genuine artistic talent.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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These dynamics have blurred the lines between genuine passion and opportunism.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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That leads us to Brent Seabrook and his 1,114 games, a classic example of the dependable, hard-nosed blueliner archetype that will show up often on this list.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Like the recent hit Nosferatu, Wolf Man—which is being released by Universal Pictures—is a remake of a classic horror film original.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Regardless, seeing this skeleton crew fully come together and rely on each other after their ups and downs is an utter delight.Ian Stokes, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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At their best, game shows have always been defined by their juxtaposition of genuine stakes and utter ridiculousness.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 2024 awards, however, were an unmitigated disaster for host Jo Koy, and, not for nothing, Jerrod Carmichael’s experimental take the year prior remains one of the great oddities of recent award-show memory.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, major movies that failed to connect with moviegoers were unmitigated disasters.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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In total, 18 names have been connected to the Bears search in some capacity, leaving many around the league wondering if such an expansive search might actually hurt the process.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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Futures pricing reacted to the strong jobs report by slashing the expectations for total Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 from two to just one 25 (0.25%) basis point cut.Bill Stone, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, there’s no easy way and there’s no perfect way to do that.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The bar is perfect for enjoying a cocktail after a day of exploring the city.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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This one looks like a definite must-see for families.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, though, this is an out-of-favour player arriving on loan for five months, so there is a definite ceiling to the excitement.Alex Brodie, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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