always used before a noun
formal
: true or real
—used to emphasize a description
The island is a veritable paradise.
The sale attracted a veritable mob of people.
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/veritable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.
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