veritable
adjective
ver·i·ta·ble
ˈver-ə-tə-bəl 
: being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
—often used to stress the aptness of a metaphor
a veritable mountain of references
veritableness
noun
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Veritable, like its close relative verity (“truth”), came to English through Anglo-French from Latin, ultimately the adjective vērus, meaning “true,” which also gave English verify, aver, and verdict. Veritable is often used as a synonym of genuine or authentic (“a veritable masterpiece”), but it is also frequently used to stress the aptness of a metaphor, often with a humorous tone (“a veritable swarm of lawyers”). In the past, language commentators objected to the latter use, but today it doesn’t draw much criticism.
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Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
From that launching point, the film becomes a veritable highway pileup of signifiers that seem meant to make sure the viewer understands this is a story about power.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
Reju’s virtual piles of unwearables are veritable mountain ranges elsewhere.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Its bottle itself is a veritable objet d’art — adorned by daisies almost as delicate as the scent concoction found inside.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
From that launching point, the film becomes a veritable highway pileup of signifiers that seem meant to make sure the viewer understands this is a story about power.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
Reju’s virtual piles of unwearables are veritable mountain ranges elsewhere.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Its bottle itself is a veritable objet d’art — adorned by daisies almost as delicate as the scent concoction found inside.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for veritable
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veritable. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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