authentically

adverb

Definition of authenticallynext
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 result is a property that feels both internationally sophisticated and authentically East African. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Buccan is authentically Vincentian, providing family-style dining. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026 In both comics and poetry, Snider has a knack for authentically depicting the ups and downs of kids’ emotions. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 Here, the movie authentically details what being a wheelchair user, a blind person, or a deaf person was like in 1977. — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026 For digital nomads or travelers taking a long hiatus from work, finding a destination that’s affordable, safe, and authentically immersive can be a true challenge. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026 Nonprofits that respect that progression can build relationships earlier and more authentically. — Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 His current employer is Damien Cantor, an authentically sleazy and slippery character who operates under no discernible code beyond indulging a dumb, preening narcissism. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 Mercado is Filipino American and Crawford’s wife is Filipino, so a movie that authentically represented Filipino culture was important to them. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
  1. very
  2. truly
  3. actually
  4. really
  5. genuinely
Adverb
  • In the mid-1970s, the building housing the Westin opened as the very first Holiday Inn resort in the Caribbean, with Buoy Haus’s beachfront location opening as a low-rise motor inn shortly after.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • After multiple attempts to press forward, the message of the direction of the school was received very clearly.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • The last truly close contest was in 1974, when future Republican icon Bob Dole won a second term by less than 2 percentage points following the Watergate scandal that forced President Richard Nixon from office.
    — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Takeshi’s father is a petty and proud man, in ways continually expanded upon throughout the film’s runtime, though how he’s actually framed never truly changes.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of truly
Adverb
  • Someone in contact with Walter, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to comment, advised me to wait and see if a Formula One deal actually materializes and, if so, for what value.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Trade watchers are waiting for Tuesday’s elections to pass to ascertain whether a US-Canada deal is actually imminent.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • TikTok really gave users a way to share their enthusiasm for these books and find a community of like-minded readers.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • One response that really struck us came from an eighth-grade girl.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • Someone may like your idea, respect the person who introduced you or genuinely need your service.
    — Aly El Dakroury, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Between Lightfoot and Gord Downie and countless others, rock and folk music genuinely tie Canadian cultural identity together.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of genuinely

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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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