variants also pucka

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pukka And if my name were Nikki or Bobby, the state of the state would be pukka — sorry, strong. Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pukka
Adjective
  • While the filling is made of microfiber, the material mimics both the fluffiness and warmth of authentic down.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • But authentic, demonstrable progress: proof of better outcomes, built on real expertise.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Build genuine connection with content that showcases your expertise and positions you as the obvious choice.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • And Gandolfini was right: The series almost wasn’t cast authentically with real Italian actors.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • But against the Cavaliers, against the length of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ware stands essential, on a Heat roster that lacks a true backup center.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Golden State shuts down Jalen Green Game 4 was marred by a myriad of skirmishes, which detracted from the actual basketball to some degree, but the Warriors’ pressure on Jalen Green — and how the Rockets responded — will ultimately determine how the rest of this series plays out.
    Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The mostly instrumental project kicks off its time at No. 37 on the Official Soundtrack Albums chart, joining the actual soundtrack inside the top 40.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Pukka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pukka. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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