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
The letters the company got from fans showed a desire to connect authentically and were a testament to the New York City area, which is where the brand was headquartered.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
The key, as always, is choosing trends that feel authentically you.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 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
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
The key, as always, is choosing trends that feel authentically you.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
Adverb
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The old saying about the Masters is that the tournament doesn’t truly begin until the back nine on Sunday.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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After three mostly successful years at Boise State, the former three-star recruit truly blossomed in Fayetteville.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Finding flattering pieces that actually fit my 5-foot-2 frame off the rack has always felt like hitting the fashion jackpot.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Sounds like a rounding error, but the extra couple of percentage points of creamy fat is what really intensifies the flavor.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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But, really, this is a volume business.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There were a lot of people genuinely really stoked for it.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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This is a great feature from Quanta Magazine, which argues that AI has crossed a real threshold in mathematics, shifting from a curiosity to a genuinely useful research partner.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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