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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinkum
Adjective
  • Simmons is a shell of his former self as a playmaker and was never able to develop a jump shot to at least keep defenses honest.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • And being honest about that helped build long-term trust.
    Greg Peters, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Her practice stands out for its meticulous, trial-ready approach and genuine commitment to her clients.
    William Jones, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Leaders who demonstrate genuine care for their people during difficult transitions protect not only their organizational culture but also their long-term competitiveness.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Like many Stephen King stories, the truest horrors are the ones that exist in reality.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The real clash with liberals is not over how big government should be, but over what the state should be empowered to do.
    Allan J. Lichtman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • That was an interesting time because so many people were trying to capitalize and not doing stuff that was real.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Be reflective about your authentic style.
    Essence, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Believe in your authentic value, in your own development—don't let trends unsettle you.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Dinkum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinkum. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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