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also pucka
as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
wondering whether the old-looking ivory box was pukka—or just something recently manufactured in China
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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.
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Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pukka
Adjective
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Be reflective about your authentic style.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Believe in your authentic value, in your own development—don't let trends unsettle you.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her practice stands out for its meticulous, trial-ready approach and genuine commitment to her clients.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who demonstrate genuine care for their people during difficult transitions protect not only their organizational culture but also their long-term competitiveness.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The real clash with liberals is not over how big government should be, but over what the state should be empowered to do.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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That was an interesting time because so many people were trying to capitalize and not doing stuff that was real.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Like many Stephen King stories, the truest horrors are the ones that exist in reality.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the latest episode on his YouTube channel SciShow is all about knitting, and how science is elevating the lowly craft to a place of actual importance.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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That the engagement news is more important than the actual wedding.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pukka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pukka. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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