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as in truth
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as in grittiness
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Recent Examples of authenticity
At Nama, the smaller, poolside Japanese restaurant, every dish is prettily plated but a little short on authenticity.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The most telling detail about the vintage Heuer Monaco leading Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in New York on June 15 speaks to the watch’s indisputable authenticity.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
From the most important Royal Navy base in the Caribbean to UNESCO World Heritage Site and modern working marina, its continuity is unmatched and, rarely for such a touristic gem, its authenticity too.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Homestay travel represents a fundamentally different philosophy of exploring the world — one built on connection and authenticity rather than convenience.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Navigating the Localization Paradox For a global powerhouse like JD Sports, the challenge of AI is not just about personalization but also about maintaining cultural authenticity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Visiting Versus Experiencing Beyond the logistics, a homestay represents a fundamentally different philosophy of exploring the world — one built on connection and authenticity rather than checklists and itineraries.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Right now, that sense of imperfection and authenticity is sorely missing from AI in cinema.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Hubbard said authenticity in ingredients matters, even if the overall aesthetic of the business is intentionally modern rather than tied to one national identity.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The most telling detail about the vintage Heuer Monaco leading Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in New York on June 15 speaks to the watch’s indisputable authenticity.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
From the most important Royal Navy base in the Caribbean to UNESCO World Heritage Site and modern working marina, its continuity is unmatched and, rarely for such a touristic gem, its authenticity too.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Homestay travel represents a fundamentally different philosophy of exploring the world — one built on connection and authenticity rather than convenience.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Navigating the Localization Paradox For a global powerhouse like JD Sports, the challenge of AI is not just about personalization but also about maintaining cultural authenticity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Visiting Versus Experiencing Beyond the logistics, a homestay represents a fundamentally different philosophy of exploring the world — one built on connection and authenticity rather than checklists and itineraries.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Right now, that sense of imperfection and authenticity is sorely missing from AI in cinema.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Hubbard said authenticity in ingredients matters, even if the overall aesthetic of the business is intentionally modern rather than tied to one national identity.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticity
Noun
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Social integrity becomes dependent on the conditions under which societies produce and validate truth.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The inescapable truth is that LA has a housing shortage, which our City Council has been aware of for a long time.—
Henry Mantel,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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The Los Alamitos High product is known for his all-business approach to football as well as his overall grittiness as a receiver.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
24 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
Noun
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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 2 Jun. 2026.
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