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as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
had a genuine van Gogh hanging in their living room
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as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
genuine compliments about her boss's flair for fashion
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as in real
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
there's genuine value in learning how to do household repairs on one's own
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Recent Examples of genuine
Meneghetti invites guests to slow down, relax, be present in their surroundings, and experience something genuine and understated rather than staged—the very essence of Istria.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
My dreams for the future is genuine equality, and not just putting a bandaid on things, but actually, everyone having equality and housing, food on the table.
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Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Alphabet's genuine engine of surprise currently is Google Cloud.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Fans arrived early, stayed late, and cheered with genuine fervor.
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
My dreams for the future is genuine equality, and not just putting a bandaid on things, but actually, everyone having equality and housing, food on the table.
—
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Alphabet's genuine engine of surprise currently is Google Cloud.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Fans arrived early, stayed late, and cheered with genuine fervor.
—
Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for genuine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuine
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His authentic character and fearlessness in the face of adversity will live on forever through this distinguished award.
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This authentic modeling is crucial for daughters to develop a healthy body image and break cycles of self-criticism.
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Unlike the 13 colonies, East and West Florida were largely unaffected by the British Stamp Act and other taxes that fueled resentment elsewhere because the colonies produced relatively little for the British colonial economy.
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Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.
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But the real irony is that the British have teamed up with the Indigenous Seneca population, who loathe the French.
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All her friends and family have tried to convince her this is not a real situation and she is being scammed.
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This underscores how Apple's control over its devices, from hardware to software, limits true ownership and poses challenges for long-term digital preservation.
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If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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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.
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This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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Award-winning factual producer Proper Content is set to shutter amid tough market conditions.
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Sotomayor, writing for the liberal justices, accused the majority of cutting the litigation short and argued that unresolved factual questions should have been returned to the lower courts.
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“Genuine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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