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
Through their work, these remarkable young filmmakers remind us that the arts are not simply a means of expression, but a way of living truthfully and authentically in the world.
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
If Marvin wasn’t played authentically, the streets would have lit him up.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026
Workplaces absolutely require professionalism and emotional intelligence, but confidence becomes fragile when your energy is focused entirely on managing perception instead of expressing ideas honestly and engaging authentically.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Looking back, Krause said he was immediately drawn to the character's desire to live authentically despite the expectations surrounding him.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Curaçao There’s nowhere quite like this Dutch-Caribbean island, which has a uniquely cosmopolitan culture that’s part African and part European, yet authentically Caribbean.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
To give it an authentically retro feel, pair it up with low-rise jeans and a grungy grommet belt.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 May 2026
During the panel, speakers noted the importance of establishing relationships with creators and social listening, which together enable brands to react to trending online conversations quickly and authentically.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Also, the surfboard is authentically modeled on and designed based on the reference from the 1966 TV show where there is an episode where Batman and Joker have a surfing competition.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
If Marvin wasn’t played authentically, the streets would have lit him up.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026
Workplaces absolutely require professionalism and emotional intelligence, but confidence becomes fragile when your energy is focused entirely on managing perception instead of expressing ideas honestly and engaging authentically.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Looking back, Krause said he was immediately drawn to the character's desire to live authentically despite the expectations surrounding him.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Curaçao There’s nowhere quite like this Dutch-Caribbean island, which has a uniquely cosmopolitan culture that’s part African and part European, yet authentically Caribbean.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
To give it an authentically retro feel, pair it up with low-rise jeans and a grungy grommet belt.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 May 2026
During the panel, speakers noted the importance of establishing relationships with creators and social listening, which together enable brands to react to trending online conversations quickly and authentically.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Also, the surfboard is authentically modeled on and designed based on the reference from the 1966 TV show where there is an episode where Batman and Joker have a surfing competition.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
Adverb
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The first strike was very lethal.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Unlike lights, inflatables are very visible during the day and draw the attention of your neighbors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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If the Heat truly value and respect Bam Adebayo as their franchise player, then every season without a quality cast alongside means a lost season – for both the Heat and for Bam.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Lower settings, XeSS, and (if frame rates are truly subpar) frame generation exist to supplement the performance.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Plus, who can complain when the gorgeous Block Island — which, unlike Rhode Island, is actually an island — is described as New England’s Caribbean?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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In an incredible twist of fate, a then-20-year-old Messi was actually photographed holding Yamal as a baby back in 2007.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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And then high-low dressing really worked in my favor.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Singles -- now that’s when the comeback really begins.—
Greg Cote
June 14,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The aesthetics of every World Cup are genuinely important to our collective memory of them.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The breakthrough is not replacing human expertise, but amplifying it — making advanced robotics genuinely useful, accessible, and scalable across industries.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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