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
Moore said that no matter how famous a host or a guest is, or how elaborate and slick a production is, an unauthentic product will not resonate with audiences.
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Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
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.
—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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The counterfeit surgeon was waiting for his Starbucks order at JFK when Port Authority cops caught up with him.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
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Lori Ann Talens, of Virginia Beach, Virgina, used a computer to design, create and produce a wide variety of counterfeit coupons in her Virginia Beach home, according to court documents.—
Charlotte Hazard,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Authorities say the operation powered fake websites built to steal credit card numbers, passwords and other personal information.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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None of that makes the project fake.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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According to the department, at the time of the chase, Buban had multiple outstanding arrest warrants against him, including for being a felon in possession of a firearm, taking a vehicle without consent, false impersonation and petty theft.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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According to Peña, a producer relayed the false information to her through an earpiece during a live broadcast.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The redesign gutted the inauthentic interiors and added wood paneling, green leather banquettes, and terrazzo flooring.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Reflect Company Culture Across External Brand Channels Marketing and communications professionals can detect an inauthentic employer brand from a mile away and won’t want to associate with it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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“Unauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unauthentic. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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