How to Use authentic in a Sentence
authentic
adjective- Experts have confirmed that the signature on the letter is authentic.
- The building is an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse.
- The witness provided an authentic record of what actually took place.
- She prepared a very authentic Mexican meal.
- We saw authentic examples of ancient Roman sculpture.
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And there was a way in which this anger was read as authentic.
—Julie Zeilinger, Marie Claire, 24 Oct. 2018
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What does that mean to you to bring your authentic self to work?
—refinery29.com, 11 May 2021
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Very authentic, down to the very mixed age range that hangs out there.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2017
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The key is to match your brow to your base for a more authentic look.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
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And that is what feels authentic.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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Jones lands on the word authentic.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
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So, that was my first time being open and authentic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
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Find out what your authentic self is and be that, come hell or high water.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2021
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Be bold, be authentic, and let the blessings flow in for you this month!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2024
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Though there was still crowd noise being piped in, the feel was authentic.
—Sam Blum, Dallas News, 13 Oct. 2020
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The lawyer did not confirm the texts were authentic.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Still, there are just enough faithful homages in there to make things feel authentic.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2018
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There is courage in being your authentic self.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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But at the end of the day, the key is just to be myself, to be true and authentic.
—David Martindale, star-telegram.com, 1 June 2017
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The brand’s authentic tamales are filled with pork, chicken or cheese with jalapeno.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
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The brand’s authentic tamales were filled with pork, chicken or cheese with jalapeno.
—Michael Deeds january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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Kathryn cannot do anything that’s not authentic.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy with ketchup for the most authentic taste.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Touch is a 5 gum wrapper with an authentic kiss print from one of the girls.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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That exchange felt so authentic to me.
—Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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The short video appeared to be authentic.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
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The whole idea of pride is the power of being your authentic self.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2020
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Cram confirmed a copy of the email sent by Mooney was authentic.
—Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
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In order to avoid this scam, contact your bank to see if the check is authentic.
—Melissa Ramsey, Houston Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2020
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Present your authentic self and speak to being ready for a new challenge.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022
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