echt

adjective

ˈeḵt How to pronounce echt (audio)
Definition of echtnext
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed an echt New Englander wouldn't think of putting tomatoes in clam chowder

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Recent Examples of echt Wood entrances me as the Arensberg circle’s most outstanding echt American, other than Man Ray. — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022 Pot and pseudo-profundity go together like pot and finger food, and there’s no more pseudo-profound album from the pseudo-profound, echt-awesome world of prog-rock than Fragile. — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echt
  1. genuine
  2. real
  3. authentic
  4. true
  5. honest
  6. sure-enough
  7. actual
Adjective
  • Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • This authentic presence builds trust and humanizes the company, proving more powerful than corporate jargon.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • An authentic Viking ship called the Draken that Nolan’s team found in Norway fit the bill exactly.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • This underscores how Apple's control over its devices, from hardware to software, limits true ownership and poses challenges for long-term digital preservation.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • But a scattering of anglers is convinced that flavoring bait with tobacco is a sure-enough killer.
    — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of sure-enough
Adjective
  • Countrywide, wine, beer, spirits and other newer forms of alcohol are categorized according to beverage type and are taxed often regardless of actual alcohol content or other states’ policies.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of actual

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“Echt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echt. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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