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
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.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
As an aircraft mechanic, Rehmet could authentically speak to the struggles working people face financially.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Be visible and authentically engaged.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Other assists are authentically creative, such as Tim Weah’s skill in setting up Marseille’s first goal in a Coupe de France victory over Rennes last night.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Production designer Mohan Bingi made multiple visits to the sacred city, capturing thousands of photographs and 360-degree camera footage to authentically reproduce the ghats.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Their goal is to end stereotypes by showing Latinos can authentically play any role—heroes, complex villains, or leaders.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Scale authentically without losing your voice Put your principles, tone, and quirks into full descriptions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Can his memoir authentically introduce him to America?
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
As an aircraft mechanic, Rehmet could authentically speak to the struggles working people face financially.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Be visible and authentically engaged.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Other assists are authentically creative, such as Tim Weah’s skill in setting up Marseille’s first goal in a Coupe de France victory over Rennes last night.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Production designer Mohan Bingi made multiple visits to the sacred city, capturing thousands of photographs and 360-degree camera footage to authentically reproduce the ghats.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Their goal is to end stereotypes by showing Latinos can authentically play any role—heroes, complex villains, or leaders.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Scale authentically without losing your voice Put your principles, tone, and quirks into full descriptions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Can his memoir authentically introduce him to America?
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
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The hydropower generators at Greers Ferry Dam had been idle all day, so the Little Red was very low, with just a hint of current.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Progress appeared to be very little, as Iran has sought to limit the discussions to solely its nuclear program.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The movies that would be honored here, by contrast, were bolder than the Spirits usually go, resulting in a truly independent raft of winners.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the seafood menu truly shines during dinner, with six different oyster varieties sourced from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, and Canada.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Sweating the outcome, certainly – and actually, literally sweating.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Still, the Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense, advises that most UAP sightings can actually be identified as planes, balloons, drones and weather events.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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With the growing impact of digital, those of us who still want our news printed on paper really appreciate the delivery teams.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ice is commonly prescribed to fix dull blades, but do ice cubes really sharpen them?—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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At 26, Glenn is the elder of the trio, and her journey to this moment is genuinely powerful.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The results are sometimes obvious and other times genuinely surprising.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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