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
Engage with hosts for local recommendations to explore the area authentically and make the most of your stay.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
This serves as a reminder that opportunities for growth often favor those who show up authentically and wholeheartedly.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Book-to-screen changes For the most part, the Heated Rivalry finale authentically adapts the main beats of this portion of Reid's story, though there are key variations, such as a private mother-son moment between Williams and Christina Chang (Yuna Hollander).
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
We’re being called to step into this and to share our story authentically and vulnerably in hopes that people can find a safe space to share their own struggles….
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Those people who then got their box taken away were really, authentically upset, hurt and angry and vindictive about it.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Dec. 2025
Ami also highlighted the way the movie authentically portrays its lead Asian characters.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Use this time to express yourself authentically and choose connections that are real, not just promising.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Dec. 2025
Concealed behind double walnut doors, the intimate space includes a white marble fireplace and marble-countertop bar evoking the atmosphere of a private residence, aiming to deliver an authentically Italian luxury shopping experience.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
This serves as a reminder that opportunities for growth often favor those who show up authentically and wholeheartedly.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Book-to-screen changes For the most part, the Heated Rivalry finale authentically adapts the main beats of this portion of Reid's story, though there are key variations, such as a private mother-son moment between Williams and Christina Chang (Yuna Hollander).
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
We’re being called to step into this and to share our story authentically and vulnerably in hopes that people can find a safe space to share their own struggles….
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Those people who then got their box taken away were really, authentically upset, hurt and angry and vindictive about it.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Dec. 2025
Ami also highlighted the way the movie authentically portrays its lead Asian characters.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Use this time to express yourself authentically and choose connections that are real, not just promising.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Dec. 2025
Concealed behind double walnut doors, the intimate space includes a white marble fireplace and marble-countertop bar evoking the atmosphere of a private residence, aiming to deliver an authentically Italian luxury shopping experience.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
Adverb
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Another very important component of any AI law is the jurisdictional scope.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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At the very least, legislatures need to address the impact of data centers and complete their work on the risks of AI bias.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Sales are truly rare here, so take advantage of discounts up to a whopping 70 percent off.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lord Katsushige, the previous head of the Nabeshima domain, even encouraged the experience to truly understand how to be of service.—
Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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There are actually a few bird feeders set up outside so the birds at Ernie Miller can see them through windows or through their enclosures.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Imagine that happens in policy to actually affect everyday people.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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So getting through that year was really difficult.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Infotainment systems will become genuinely conversational, much like Alexa.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some genuinely funny moments emerge from the collision of Hollywood humdrum and superhero absurdity, as if The Studio had been folded lightly into the MCU, a sensibility that reflects Guest’s comedy pedigree on Community and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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