veritable
adjective
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Veritable, like its close relative verity ("truth"), came to English through Anglo-French from Latin. It is ultimately derived from verus, the Latin word for "true," which also gave us 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 in a humorous tone ("a veritable swarm of lawyers"). In the past, usage commentators have objected to the latter use, but today it doesn't draw much criticism.
Examples of veritable in a Sentence
Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
When quizzed on the actual benefits of niacinamide, both experts share a veritable laundry list.
—Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 10 July 2024
For Leighton, the podcast is an opportunity to look back on a show that was a veritable pop culture phenomenon, landing the cast on magazine covers and inspiring viewing parties.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
Today, a veritable ghost town, Forest City, designed on an artificial island in the Straits of Johor, is completely abandoned.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2024
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veritable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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