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
And so what may be reflected in rap music not being mirrored heavily on the charts is a return to hip-hop's foundation – an authentic means of expression that doesn't take its commands from Spotify charts, TikTok trends or industry pressures.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
For decades, the sport has provided a progressive sort of safe space for those within the LGTBQ+ community, some of whom still may be trying to realize their authentic selves.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Look for maker’s marks, model numbers, and smooth, lighter-weight designs to identify authentic vintage cast iron.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Trust that whatever is cracking open now is making room for a more authentic version of you to emerge.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
For decades, the sport has provided a progressive sort of safe space for those within the LGTBQ+ community, some of whom still may be trying to realize their authentic selves.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Look for maker’s marks, model numbers, and smooth, lighter-weight designs to identify authentic vintage cast iron.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Trust that whatever is cracking open now is making room for a more authentic version of you to emerge.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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The new telescope represents a genuine leap toward accessible professional astronomy, stripping away the technical barriers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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The strength of the Premier League has never been more evident, with each side posing a genuine threat to take points off each other.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The key is to start where friction is highest, whether that’s customer responses, proposals, first-pass marketing copy or product listings, and introduce a simple review checklist that defines what must be accurate, what must never be claimed, and what requires human sign-off.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As more and more business teams incorporate LLMs into their daily workflows, responses generated must be accurate and reliable.—
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dell is finally good at something—but as her behavior becomes riskier and a shadowy troll threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When boys are asked to show up consistently for real people, academic readiness and emotional readiness develop side by side.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Such should be true for tomorrow as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The app will bring to the fore true voices endorsed by the fanbases.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Any chats about delicate topics may feel awkward, so begin with appreciation and keep questions open to invite honest replies.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three maintains open and honest communication within her own household of women in an attempt to change the narrative about physical and personal beauty standards.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dearfoams Hannah Knit Clog Slippers Oprah once included these exact Dearfoams slippers in her list of Favorite Things.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Tres leches cake originated in Latin America, though its exact birthplace is disputed—Nicaragua, Mexico, Venezuela, and other countries claim it as their own.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Oh-My-God particle first interacted with an atomic nucleus in the upper atmosphere, producing a series of daughter particles that each maintain a fraction of the original particle’s momentum, which then collide with greater and greater numbers of particles, and so on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The show, clearly meant to be an appealing first exposure for K-pop outsiders, selects Top 40 hits from across the decades and pairs the original artists up with Korean idols, who transform them in ways meant to resemble the K-pop formula.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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