1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
found an authentic Native American arrowhead
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
an authentic reconstruction of the Parthenon as it is believed to have looked when first built
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Recent Examples of authentic
With Étoile, Sherman-Palladino’s mission was simple: Offer audiences a more authentic portrait of the ballet world.
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Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
That sentiment, however, appears to be changing as Culling and a new generation of athletes become more comfortable with expressing their authentic selves.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
His passion for fashion is authentic and he has been deeply involved in all aspects of our collaboration.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
Throw in two kids and a wife to care for, there’s undeniably a lot going on, but in a way that Kota says keeps him focused and motivated on creating authentic music and an authentic life.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2025
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Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
That sentiment, however, appears to be changing as Culling and a new generation of athletes become more comfortable with expressing their authentic selves.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
His passion for fashion is authentic and he has been deeply involved in all aspects of our collaboration.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
Throw in two kids and a wife to care for, there’s undeniably a lot going on, but in a way that Kota says keeps him focused and motivated on creating authentic music and an authentic life.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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Here's what to know about haints, including a compilation of viewers' genuine reactions to Coogler's subtle reference.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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These speculations proved accurate when, on the second night of WrestleMania 41, Lynch was revealed as the mystery partner of Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria in a tag team title match against the then-champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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This was an honest error and was not intentional in any way.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Gandolfini was right: The series almost wasn’t cast authentically with real Italian actors.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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Taking the time to determine your exact financial situation and set goals can be an enlightening experience.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Currently, the exact timing of creatine use that is better for people looking to maximize creatine benefits is unclear.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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