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
That philosophy is also what drives Mohamed to keep pushing for authentic representation.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Denim is a great fabric selection to achieve this with authentic denim being made from cotton.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
At its worst, AI can be used by bad actors and content farms to confuse or deceive listeners, push ‘slop’ into the ecosystem, and interfere with authentic artists working to build their careers.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Final Remarks Ultimately, the slow season in Italy is a celebration of authentic human connection.
—Andrea Grisdale, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Denim is a great fabric selection to achieve this with authentic denim being made from cotton.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
At its worst, AI can be used by bad actors and content farms to confuse or deceive listeners, push ‘slop’ into the ecosystem, and interfere with authentic artists working to build their careers.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Final Remarks Ultimately, the slow season in Italy is a celebration of authentic human connection.
—Andrea Grisdale, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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The prediction has prompted a wide range of reactions, from genuine spiritual anticipation to open skepticism from religious scholars and mainstream pastors.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Better aligning patents with genuine innovation is not just a legal concern but a public health imperative.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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Plus, recent studies have indicated that reliance on AI models can reduce physicians' ability to make accurate clinical judgments in the absence of AI.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Yet Chaeyoung has resisted them, grounding herself in memories that took root in childhood and continuing an honest dialogue with her inner self ever since her debut.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is honest about where Kim stands as his rookie season winds down and the postseason looms.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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By this time, Elio is beginning to confront the reality of Oliver’s eventual departure (and thus, his first experience of true heartbreak).—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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This time, the Cougars feature a true freshman at QB in Bear Bachmeier, who has looked sharp throwing for 518 yards and four TDs as BYU breezed through non-conference play.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Don’t rely on ballpark guesses in place of a real CMA.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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But perhaps the most telling part of Jones’ resurrection with the Colts is what he’s done against defenses that still aren’t convinced this is real.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The exact child God always meant for Max & I to have.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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The document does not state the exact time the Secret Service officer noticed the suspect.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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