AUTHENTICALLY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

authentically

adverb

Definition of authentically

as in very

in actual fact people are surprised to learn that he is an authentically certified graduate of clown college

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Recent Examples of authentically Fox felt that Ford, who does not have Parkinson’s, authentically captured the experience in his performance. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 Ultimately, leading authentically is a powerful asset, enabling a life aligned with one's vision and building deep trust, beginning with introspection and self-nurturing. — Bykaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 When a leader can speak authentically and meaningfully about overcoming challenges, we are inspired to match their efforts. — Ryan Hawk, Fortune, 20 July 2026 The redesign aims to create a hotel that feels authentically connected to Jackson Hole’s character. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 In creating these elements, Göransson sought to have instruments played authentically, which generated unfamiliar sounds. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026 The gear knob is hand-turned solid walnut to authentically match the original, while the racing seats are trimmed in custom period vinyl with stitched heat-seam detailing in a matching green tone. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026 Tommy hired beautifully and authentically across the board, across these departments, to make sure that this culture sees themselves and feels seen. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 July 2026 Ultra Lights arrive with the chops and the experience to make the throwback feel authentically lived-in. — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically

Adverb

That gets into the very annoying realization that some infinities are bigger than other infinities, which is mathematically true and conceptually uncomfortable.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026
Kim was very briefly a Big Ten starting quarterback — for five games at Michigan State in 2023.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

The area around the park truly embodies the classic, primordial look of a southern swamp with its blackwater mirror reflections and towering cypress and tupelo trees with Spanish moss dangling from them.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
That team is something that will always be special — a special group of guys who had the grit and truly knew how to grind it out no matter what the circumstances were.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of truly

Adverb

Cat Cohen would love to be special, just not too special — a protagonist but not someone who actually experiences too much drama.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026
That comes as a big surprise to those of us who know the system and have actually fought Medicaid fraud.

— Dean Lerner, Washington Post, 28 July 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

But the one person who really set the whole endeavour in motion was Lenain’s beloved uncle Farid, a gay and HIV-positive man who passed away in 2013.

— Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
If diversification were really the primary reason to own private equity, more capital would already be there for that reason alone.

— Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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