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
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Apple says its genuine threat notifications will never ask you to click a link, open a file, install an app or profile, or give someone your Apple Account password or verification code by email or phone.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • For localization, Voithru’s Totus offers AI dubbing across 29 languages, and XL8 brings both MediaCAT and EventCAT for video localization and real-time interpretation.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • All 350 potential scenarios are tailor-made, and some are influenced by real events, from both sides of the political divide.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Sweet Humans is about believing in and elevating independent stories and voices, and building something together where everyone can be their authentic selves.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The author specifically praised Reficco over her thorough research on epilepsy in an effort to offer an authentic portrayal.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • But the truer thread running through his music was as much about urgency as death.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Among those in the record crowd was former Orlando Magic star Grant Hill, whose daughter Lael is a true freshman defender from Windermere for the Gators and a product of Lake Highland Prep.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Attracting and training game officials, to be honest, isn’t the job of the CIF office but of the various regional officials associations that assign them.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Set in 2009, the film follows two TV reporters forced into a dirty election campaign for a pro-Russian candidate who struggle to stay honest with their work and the people.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 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
  • Independent investigators, including the late doctor and whistleblower Gao Yaojie, argued the actual number could be much higher.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This became an actual discussion after players complained that the public demo felt too easy.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of actual

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“Echt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echt. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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