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
That production is echt Kratzer: film and sets with the appearance of big-budget naturalism; novel storytelling that enhances rather than interferes with the work; graceful shifts between registers of humor and shattering pain.
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New York Times, 6 July 2022
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
New York Times, 6 July 2022
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
Adjective
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The new telescope represents a genuine leap toward accessible professional astronomy, stripping away the technical barriers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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The strength of the Premier League has never been more evident, with each side posing a genuine threat to take points off each other.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dell is finally good at something—but as her behavior becomes riskier and a shadowy troll threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When boys are asked to show up consistently for real people, academic readiness and emotional readiness develop side by side.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Is there an authentic rationale and reason and a connection with your meaningful, authentic connection with your brand, your audience, and that celebrity?—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Austrian Airlines brings the charm of the Alpine countryside to its Business Class, which features lie-flat beds and an onboard chef to put the finishing touches on your authentic menu.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That speaks of self-protection, not transparency or true accountability for Andrew, who has denied all allegations against him.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mass debranding is also required because, in true FIFA style, only the governing body’s official partners and sponsors can be visually present at the World Cup.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But these songs are also honest, sometimes despite themselves, about the feelings of impotence associated with watching history play out on a screen.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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At least Mamdani was honest and campaigned as a socialist.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ronaldo is today a reflection of how the media, sport and entertainment industry is more and more about media and entertainment and less about the actual sport.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although firms are bullish on AI’s potential, the technology has not yet paid off, and investors are reacting to uncertainty about its actual value.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Echt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echt. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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