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
Part of the formula for YouTube’s success is allowing creators to authentically be themselves and not limit their reach.
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Cat Cardenas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Her goal is not simply to entertain, but to uplift, challenge, and inspire her audience to dream boldly and live authentically.
—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
Nothing is more authentically Arizona than a Native taco topped with refried beans, cheese and lettuce.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Neighbors said Manessis, 48, had obsessively harassed the victim for years, including bizarrely accusing Dourdounas of not being authentically Greek.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The event champions aging as a vibrant, expressive process — one that is best lived authentically and in community.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Coaches shape confidence, character and self-belief long before athletes reach the spotlight, so the creative didn’t authentically lend itself to featuring our players.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
Cat Cardenas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Her goal is not simply to entertain, but to uplift, challenge, and inspire her audience to dream boldly and live authentically.
—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
Nothing is more authentically Arizona than a Native taco topped with refried beans, cheese and lettuce.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Neighbors said Manessis, 48, had obsessively harassed the victim for years, including bizarrely accusing Dourdounas of not being authentically Greek.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The event champions aging as a vibrant, expressive process — one that is best lived authentically and in community.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Coaches shape confidence, character and self-belief long before athletes reach the spotlight, so the creative didn’t authentically lend itself to featuring our players.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
Adverb
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After all, a sandy dance floor calls for a very different footwear strategy than a reception set atop a stone terrace—if shoes are required at all.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2026
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The start of the day seemed very normal to me.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Modern cosmic data analysis faces some truly head-scratching algorithmic challenges, demanding not just cleverness, but brand-new ways to hunt for answers across vast conceptual spaces.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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In my opinion, lasagna is the only baked pasta that truly shines when baked deep-dish.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This time Duke led 38-34 at the half, although TCU actually took a 40-38 lead in the first four minutes of the second half.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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The announcement this week from City Hall in our most American of cities tied itself in knots trying to avoid celebrating what it actually was supposed to be celebrating.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Cubs are encouraging Taillon to really push his intensity level on his bullpen days but then hardly throw the following day, instead focusing on just moving around and being athletic.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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This season, Billy really turns up the fashion, and his obsession with fashion becomes very clear.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The silver lining is that today’s non‑alcoholic beers are genuinely worth raising a glass to.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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Consider bankruptcy as a last resort For situations where debt has become genuinely unmanageable, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are legal options worth understanding.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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