VERITABLE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

veritable

adjective

Definition of veritable

as in real

formal true or real

—used to emphasize a description The island is a veritable paradise. The sale attracted a veritable mob of people.

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Recent Examples of veritable System Speedup Pro is a veritable Swiss army knife of tools for optimizing and maintaining your PC. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 That evening, the artist performed one classic after another, donning her best stage outfits and transforming the concert hall into a veritable runway. — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026 But for lovers of all things sweet and creamy, Cheesecake Funk is today a veritable mecca for those in the know. — David Farley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026 While there may not be a big gap between, say, Brock Purdy and Jaxson Dart, there is a veritable gulf between Dart and whichever five players the Browns throw out at the position this season. — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veritable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable

Adjective

That so-fake-it’s-real argument has underpinned many provocative artistic movements over the years.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
In short, this study showed how the material responds to mechanical force, temperature, and chemical changes, but its effectiveness in real propulsion systems remains to be established.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

In an interview and written response, Benson said researchers who take funding from oil companies are motivated not by corporate agendas, but by genuine interest in the work.

— Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
If tokenization can demonstrate meaningful capital formation and genuine secondary-market liquidity in sport, the implications could extend beyond it, supporting the broader adoption of tokenized assets across the economy.

— Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

The backstory Opened in spring 2023, Ulum Moab was created for guests interested in a more elevated version of Under Canvas's classic glamping properties.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
That churning could explain why classic models, which assume that the ISM is in a tranquil equilibrium, don’t quite seem to match reality.

— Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of classic

Adjective

Very often, a viral news story about animals is a comedy to its audience and an unmitigated tragedy to its subjects.

— Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 24 Oct. 2026
The shadow fleet just showcased its capacity to inflict real and unmitigated consequences on a bystander nation.

— Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of unmitigated

Adjective

Trump has often pointed over the past months to historical data showing that the party holding total control of Washington tends to perform poorly in midterm elections.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
This initiative would require certain private nonprofit healthcare clinics to spend at least 90% of their annual total revenue on patient services.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of total

Adjective

Over the course of this year, Hoffman has become the chief inquisitor of Griffin’s story of abuse during a superficially perfect childhood in Amarillo, Texas.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The resort boasts three different golf courses, including an Executive Course with nine holes, perfect for those looking to squeeze in a quick game.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

Locals can buy memberships to hang at the pool (but not so many that hotel guests can’t get a chaise lounge), so the pool has a definite country-club vibe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
The side effect of being able to reduce the risk of cancerous skin cells and potentially prevent future skin cancers is a definite bonus as well.

— Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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