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as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a sure-enough ghost town that is a relic of the gold rush days
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
the inventor showed that he did have a sure-enough death ray
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-enough
Adjective
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Still, the enthusiasm from the stage felt genuine, as did their love for Minneapolis.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026 -
That combination — genuine suffering refracted through dark humor, hardship worn lightly — is exactly what American audiences are finding so alluring in Korean stories right now.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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How’s the actual beach stuff—sand and surf?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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While most of the other categories honor actual work accomplished — an actor who has given a performance, an editor who has cut scenes together, a writer who has penned a script — this new award seeks to honor those who make suggestions.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These systems include digital twins, in-line sensing, and real-time production monitoring systems that are becoming more common in modern manufacturing environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Adam Mesnick, the Chairman of the Board at Deliboard, a sandwich spot in San Francisco, says the Festus Feasts effect is real.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Plimsoll Productions, part of ITV Studios, has hired executive producer Paul Wright, who will develop live programming across all genres, including adventure, factual entertainment, and natural history.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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There is no factual answer to what is workout music.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What began as a single restaurant has grown into a four-location staple known for its authentic Cuban cuisine.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios announced the £50 million project on Friday, working with Minecraft creators to build an authentic experience for the global community of fans.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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To show our simple skill, That is the true beginning of our end.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Courts often look to rulings in other jurisdictions to guide decisions, even if those precedents aren’t binding, according to Reyes, who said this is especially true in new legal fields like climate litigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Academically, no; the call for honest and accurate citation of one’s sources will, and must, ring out as forcefully as ever.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The show was described as an honest look at an oft-misunderstood job, according to an application for film incentives submitted to the state in May 2025 and reviewed by The News.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The greenery tightened, the road narrowed, and a block-long red wall emerged from the scrub, abrupt and unmistakable.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Chavez’ enduring presence in the region is unmistakable and many communities will face tough choices about how to respond.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Sure-enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-enough. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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