as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
trying to sell unauthentic autographs of American presidents
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Recent Examples of unauthentic
Inaccurate debunks Amid the recycled imagery, authentic pictures of National Guard members sleeping on the floor of a federal building in Los Angeles this week were falsely described as old or unauthentic.
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Emma Li, CBS News, 11 June 2025
Both games made changes to the core formula that longtime players didn't appreciate, such as an influx of unauthentic skins and a departure from the class system.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Its ability to accurately discern and promptly respond to unauthentic negative reviews allows businesses to maintain a legitimate, trustworthy online image.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023
Kingsford, has seen many American-Spanish restaurants in Rhode Island prepare paella, which requires a crunchy outside, in an unauthentic way.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022
Emma Li, CBS News, 11 June 2025
Both games made changes to the core formula that longtime players didn't appreciate, such as an influx of unauthentic skins and a departure from the class system.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Its ability to accurately discern and promptly respond to unauthentic negative reviews allows businesses to maintain a legitimate, trustworthy online image.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023
Kingsford, has seen many American-Spanish restaurants in Rhode Island prepare paella, which requires a crunchy outside, in an unauthentic way.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unauthentic
Adjective
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Ownership is clear, authenticity is unquestionable, and counterfeit coins simply cannot exist within the network.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Five people from New York — including two juveniles — were arrested on Monday and accused of trying to use counterfeit money at a number of businesses in Westport.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Trump still puts himself on fake magazine covers for validation, but some version of his celebrity and influence — and the attendant and unnerving public scrutiny — is now available to anyone who wants it.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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In some cases, scam victims have reached out to fraudsters on fake websites, which look legitimate, in hopes of recovering their funds.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fleeing from violence and a dark history, a man adopts a false identity looking to start over in the idyllic Canary Islands' town of Arcadia, where a new love interest could change his life — if his past doesn't come back to haunt him.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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During the week, Fernande lived alone in the family’s Paris apartment under a false name: Danielle Deschampe.—
Marc Snegg,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, admissions officers are becoming increasingly adept at identifying formulaic or inauthentic writing.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Deepfakes are inauthentic images, videos or audio recordings created by artificial intelligence that appear real but have been digitally manipulated, or faked.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
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Authorities also searched his jail cell and allegedly discovered the blue pen used to write the letters as well as contact information for the Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office and the Milwaukee ICE office, both recipients of the forged threats.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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This pendant light is metal forged and features two arms that extend 40 inches wide, inviting eyes to move across the room.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Unauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unauthentic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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