as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
an inauthentic warbonnet that was probably made in an overseas factory a few months ago
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Recent Examples of inauthentic
The sellout crowds at Dodger Stadium have not forgiven Bregman for his role in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, or forgotten about Crow-Armstrong’s comments in a Chicago magazine story that called out Dodgers fans as inauthentic and there only for the scene.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Readers of creative writing perceive AI users as less creative and inauthentic.
—Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Unsuspecting buyers could pay a steep price for the inauthentic item with little to no recourse.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Readers of creative writing perceive AI users as less creative and inauthentic.
—Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Unsuspecting buyers could pay a steep price for the inauthentic item with little to no recourse.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauthentic
Adjective
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Ticket Scams Fraudsters often create fake ticket websites, counterfeit tickets, and fraudulent social media listings.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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The currency, Willis warned, turns out to be counterfeit.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Despite the highs, however, there were some low moments in the week — including a near run-in with Scooter Braun and an insult from a radio analyst who deemed Swift a fake Knicks fan.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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To make matters worse, cybercriminals are using fake FIFA sites, bogus ticket offers and phony job ads to scam viewers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Baldoni denied the allegations and maintained that Lively's claims were false.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Baldoni filed a countersuit in January 2025 for civil extortion, defamation and false light.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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He was charged with possession of a forged license plate, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, failure to stop for police, traffic offenses, and an outstanding warrant out of Natick District Court.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2026
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She was additionally found guilty of insurance fraud for taking out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband's life with his forged signature and for submitting a claim following his death.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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“Inauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauthentic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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