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as in truth
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as in grittiness
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Recent Examples of authenticity
The judge also questioned the authenticity of Combs’ claims of reform, pointing to his assault of Jane in June 2024.
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Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Skylark’s energy matched Mecca’s vision perfectly, a retreat where global luxury could meet local authenticity without compromise.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
While authenticity and accessibility are being explored and celebrated right now in sports, the leaders in these spheres are still grappling with the direction and guardrails that may need to be put in place to ensure that athletes and fans are both protected.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
When some people say the quiet part out loud, teams will start questioning the authenticity of an athlete’s game, according to the publication.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Through it all, Turner remains committed to balancing expansion with authenticity, ensuring every venture reflects his passion for food and his dedication to creating extraordinary dining experiences.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
That is why physical spaces, rooted in authenticity and open to inquiry, are irreplaceable.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
While Shaienne brought immediate authenticity to the story, Barber brought the words to life, Shaienne said.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Neptune retrograde in Pisces sharpens spiritual intuition, and the Sun entering Scorpio on the 22nd intensifies your pursuit of authenticity.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Skylark’s energy matched Mecca’s vision perfectly, a retreat where global luxury could meet local authenticity without compromise.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
While authenticity and accessibility are being explored and celebrated right now in sports, the leaders in these spheres are still grappling with the direction and guardrails that may need to be put in place to ensure that athletes and fans are both protected.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
When some people say the quiet part out loud, teams will start questioning the authenticity of an athlete’s game, according to the publication.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Through it all, Turner remains committed to balancing expansion with authenticity, ensuring every venture reflects his passion for food and his dedication to creating extraordinary dining experiences.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
That is why physical spaces, rooted in authenticity and open to inquiry, are irreplaceable.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
While Shaienne brought immediate authenticity to the story, Barber brought the words to life, Shaienne said.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Neptune retrograde in Pisces sharpens spiritual intuition, and the Sun entering Scorpio on the 22nd intensifies your pursuit of authenticity.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticity
Noun
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Ellison has articulated a plan that calls for CBS News to work harder to reach center-left and center-right viewers, and become a place known for facts and truth.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Honest truth this goin back and forth about kids is really draining my energy.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aronofsky has, since the grittiness of Pi and Requiem for a Dream, flitted with alacrity from genre to genre, trying his hand at biblical epics (Noah) and claustrophobic dramas (The Whale).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Authenticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticity. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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