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Recent Examples of authenticity
As millennials value authenticity, personalized services, and customization, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach seems to be the key to a successful program.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Sure, there’s an air of elegance that pervades with guests often embodying that quiet luxury vibe, but that doesn’t spoil the authenticity of the resort, which is a destination for those seeking a blend of sun, sand and sophistication—no matter what designer label your shoes happen to be.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
As the host of 360 With Speedy and a longtime presence at Complex, Speedy has built a reputation for blending humor, authenticity, and sharp cultural insight while interviewing artists, athletes, and creators across music, sports, and entertainment.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Our goal is simple — tell honest compelling stories and build a platform that will grow with me throughout my career and beyond, all the while, setting up a community with like-minded individuals who lead with authenticity.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Building a business post-Poppi Ten years after inventing Poppi, Ellsworth knows a thing or two about how to create a successful product—and for her, the key is all about authenticity.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
So when the scene arose with Austin on the phone with his mom, Melton thought speaking to the real thing would lend some authenticity.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
When evaluating Depression glass for purchase, bring a magnifying glass to closely inspect for wear and tear such as scratches and chips, as these signs often confirm the piece's authenticity.
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s a sense of urgency, but also a raw authenticity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Sure, there’s an air of elegance that pervades with guests often embodying that quiet luxury vibe, but that doesn’t spoil the authenticity of the resort, which is a destination for those seeking a blend of sun, sand and sophistication—no matter what designer label your shoes happen to be.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
As the host of 360 With Speedy and a longtime presence at Complex, Speedy has built a reputation for blending humor, authenticity, and sharp cultural insight while interviewing artists, athletes, and creators across music, sports, and entertainment.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Our goal is simple — tell honest compelling stories and build a platform that will grow with me throughout my career and beyond, all the while, setting up a community with like-minded individuals who lead with authenticity.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Building a business post-Poppi Ten years after inventing Poppi, Ellsworth knows a thing or two about how to create a successful product—and for her, the key is all about authenticity.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
So when the scene arose with Austin on the phone with his mom, Melton thought speaking to the real thing would lend some authenticity.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
When evaluating Depression glass for purchase, bring a magnifying glass to closely inspect for wear and tear such as scratches and chips, as these signs often confirm the piece's authenticity.
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s a sense of urgency, but also a raw authenticity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticity
Noun
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Oddly, this experience clarified a knotted series of truths the exhibition does not articulate.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Maria Bamford Questionnaire is a series of 25 questions designed by the beloved comedian to unearth surprising truths about its respondents.—
Maria Bamford,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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His relaxed point of view is a far cry from the grandness or the grittiness that marked the work of Western painters past like Frederic Remington or Albert Bierstadt.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dugalić’s grittiness held the team together in key moments down the stretch.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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The genuineness of your laugh or smile.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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But plenty praise Liu, too, for her free spirit and genuineness — sometimes with a subtle nod to her father's role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy protests that landed him in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Authenticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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