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
Show up authentically, and create something that can withstand the test of time.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Measuring your effort helps your influence authentically grow.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Charles Gallagher of Overbrook Park said Frazier represents the city more authentically than the fictional boxer.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Part of the formula for YouTube’s success is allowing creators to authentically be themselves and not limit their reach.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Her ability to translate complex emotions into visual form allows her films to connect authentically with viewers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Just be authentically you in every way.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
For visitors who want a dining experience that feels authentically rooted in a specific cuisine — Spanish and Mediterranean, in this case — while still delivering that quintessential Miami atmosphere, Mareva1939 strikes a beautiful balance.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Nothing is more authentically Arizona than a Native taco topped with refried beans, cheese and lettuce.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Measuring your effort helps your influence authentically grow.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Charles Gallagher of Overbrook Park said Frazier represents the city more authentically than the fictional boxer.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Part of the formula for YouTube’s success is allowing creators to authentically be themselves and not limit their reach.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Her ability to translate complex emotions into visual form allows her films to connect authentically with viewers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Just be authentically you in every way.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
For visitors who want a dining experience that feels authentically rooted in a specific cuisine — Spanish and Mediterranean, in this case — while still delivering that quintessential Miami atmosphere, Mareva1939 strikes a beautiful balance.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Nothing is more authentically Arizona than a Native taco topped with refried beans, cheese and lettuce.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
Adverb
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There are double lotteries and protections that would put a safety net beneath the very worst teams.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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For activities lasting longer than 1-2 hours, or in very hot environments, sports drinks can help replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes, but be mindful of sugar content.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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His inheritor would truly get the movement going.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the Persian Gulf oil supply, some of which can be routed overland, LNG is well and truly stuck until the Hormuz crisis is resolved.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Even those on the right who find Groypers idiotic actually echo many of their political positions.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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People stood back up as Church grabbed the mic, ditched some of the stillness, and started moving, actually performing in the way most people associate with an Eric Church show.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Kneepkens, never really known as a defensive stopper in her time at Utah, was emboldened and challenged to be disruptive in opposing guards’ air space with her length.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Not of loyalty, really, but rather of patience.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This suggests the sounds green noise mimics may genuinely help the body shift toward relaxation.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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To strike that balance, the characters had to be funny and a little odd but also warm and genuinely fond of one another, enough that the hero would think, This is worth preserving.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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