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as in truth
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as in grittiness
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Recent Examples of authenticity
Audiences of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum will remember Marilla for her authenticity and warmth on the show.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
Can Exist in Authentic Architecture Story Hill Renovations is also seeing a growing desire for authenticity as a reason to keep the kitchen closed off.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Director Josh Safdie wanted to bring real authenticity to the film, not just visually but also in how the characters looked and felt.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
The Texas politician has weathered criticism from both the left and right since announcing her Senate campaign in 2025, with Vice President JD Vance questioning her authenticity at a speaking event in December.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Others run on nostalgia, spectacle, or a kind of stubborn authenticity that hasn’t checked the algorithm in years—and isn’t about to start now.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Understanding yourself and leveling up authenticity is just step one; step two is to actually dance your own unique dance.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The menu celebrates Mexican staples prepared with care and authenticity.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Understanding yourself and upleveling authenticity is just step one, step two is to actually dance your own unique dance.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
Can Exist in Authentic Architecture Story Hill Renovations is also seeing a growing desire for authenticity as a reason to keep the kitchen closed off.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Director Josh Safdie wanted to bring real authenticity to the film, not just visually but also in how the characters looked and felt.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
The Texas politician has weathered criticism from both the left and right since announcing her Senate campaign in 2025, with Vice President JD Vance questioning her authenticity at a speaking event in December.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Others run on nostalgia, spectacle, or a kind of stubborn authenticity that hasn’t checked the algorithm in years—and isn’t about to start now.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Understanding yourself and leveling up authenticity is just step one; step two is to actually dance your own unique dance.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The menu celebrates Mexican staples prepared with care and authenticity.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Understanding yourself and upleveling authenticity is just step one, step two is to actually dance your own unique dance.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticity
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Cissie Graham Lynch, a senior advisor at Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said the fight over women’s sports is rooted in biblical truth as the Supreme Court heard arguments in cases involving laws designed to protect female athletes.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Let me be run through with the wooden javelin of truth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of black-and-white visuals adding a grittiness to the video.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
12 Nov. 2025
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Condon created his newest adaptation by blending the novel's grittiness and its extravagant Broadway adaptation, effectively taking audiences on a journey between reality and fantasy.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Authenticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticity. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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