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
Patri offers The Grand Thali, a unique experience allowing a group to sample two starters alongside 26 authentic Indian street-food dishes, with rice and garlic naan.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Explore an extensive network of bike paths for easy access to markets, bars, boutiques, and authentic Lowcountry dining spots like the Hudson's Seafood House.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Pair them with corned beef or slather over shepherd's pie for an authentic Irish meal.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Deli Spices from McCallen was the runner up for their authentic Mexican spice seasoning mixes.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Explore an extensive network of bike paths for easy access to markets, bars, boutiques, and authentic Lowcountry dining spots like the Hudson's Seafood House.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Pair them with corned beef or slather over shepherd's pie for an authentic Irish meal.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Deli Spices from McCallen was the runner up for their authentic Mexican spice seasoning mixes.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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Renovations true to the period The couple stayed true to the period when the genuine finishes needed replacing.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Who were featured at Woodstock and their dynamic performance was one of the genuine highlights of the film.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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While continuous glucose monitors are generally considered accurate, the American Diabetes Association said in an email that finger sticks should be available as a backup, particularly if symptoms do not match the monitor’s reading.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Throwing objects such as tennis balls, water balloons and small rocks at the bear can work, but using a paintball marker or slingshot can be more accurate and deliver more contact warnings in a short period of time, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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There are worse places to steal away for a work call back to the real world, or to finish a book.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Is that in any way a real check on Live Nation’s power?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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To make money talks less tense, prioritize choices that reflect your true worth.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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That has certainly been true of artificial intelligence.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least my mother was more honest.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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And to be honest, our offensive rebounding wasn’t poor.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The exact timing is still in flux, the people said.—
Josh Sisco,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Since the electronic structure of nickelates involves several energy bands, determining the exact carrier density is difficult, so the Hall coefficient served as a practical way to map how the system evolves.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some of this is inevitable — the original cadre of settlers who remember fleeing to the island with the hope of retaking the mainland has all but died off.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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After all, orchestrating pre-arranged scores is far easier than composing original music from scratch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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