unfaked

adjective

Definition of unfakednext
as in real

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfaked
  1. real
  2. bona fide
  3. authentic
Adjective
  • Now, more Americans are beginning to make the roughly three-hour car ride from Santo Domingo, trading the predictability of Punta Cana for something more real.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Our research and experiences, along with that of other experts, show these two services can make a real difference.
    — Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • The prolific goalscorer is a bona fide star globally, but especially in a region that has an enormous Polish population.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • That, in turn, would allow Starship to move toward several important milestones, such as bona fide satellite launches, in-orbit refueling demos, and the first return of Starship to Starbase, Texas, for future reuse.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
Definition of bona fide
Adjective
  • Built on raw, authentic competition, BKB delivers world championship bare knuckle boxing to fans through a growing slate of live events and broadcast partnerships, including distribution via VICE TV, talkSPORT, and Telemundo.
    — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Managers who use medium to high levels of AI assistance in writing emails, for instance, are seen as less authentic and trustworthy, according to a study published in July 2025.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of authentic
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“Unfaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfaked. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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