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unfaked

adjective

Definition of unfakednext
as in real

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  1. real
  2. bona fide
  3. authentic
Adjective
  • Out of the 26 letters of the Roman alphabet, or any writing system, an identity can be assigned, fixed—and made, if not real, then socially legible and governmentally legal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Digital assets felt different—a sign that the industry’s real growth is still ahead, not a bet on the market.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • The rule has traditionally included exemptions for bona fide news programming, but the FCC has raised questions about whether some political talk-show appearances qualify for those protections.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In the ’90s and early 2000s, Sarah Jessica Parker cemented herself as a bona fide fashion darling, wearing looks from designers like Oscar de La Renta and Chanel.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of bona fide
Adjective
  • Those familiar with Rådström’s leadership style describe her as authentic, strategic, and inclusive.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The study found that improvement projects, clear signage, bold and unique design and authentic local food and beverage brands, balanced with nationally familiar brands, have increased the scores of airports that implement them.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of authentic
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“Unfaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfaked. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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