as in real
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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
Its bottle itself is a veritable objet d’art — adorned by daisies almost as delicate as the scent concoction found inside.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The veritable graffiti was on the wall, but rap was still alive.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Cheap, kind of, and janky, sure, but these undeniably addictive shorts — bite-sized episodes that are meant for mobile, vertical viewing — have become a veritable lifeline for actors, writers, producers and directors who are desperate to break into an ever-exclusive industry.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
And the service brought together a veritable who’s who of the Republican Party, with numerous current and former lawmakers in the crowd.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The veritable graffiti was on the wall, but rap was still alive.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Cheap, kind of, and janky, sure, but these undeniably addictive shorts — bite-sized episodes that are meant for mobile, vertical viewing — have become a veritable lifeline for actors, writers, producers and directors who are desperate to break into an ever-exclusive industry.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
And the service brought together a veritable who’s who of the Republican Party, with numerous current and former lawmakers in the crowd.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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Ironically, the football game itself is just a backdrop, the real experience lies beyond the field.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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There was a chill in the air, but for Liverpool’s midfielder, newly arrived from Spain, the real culture shock was what happened on the pitch.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Investors and regulators should adopt transparent, comparable metrics so capital rewards genuine impact, not greenwash.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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There has never been a genuine internal reckoning with Palestinian political failures.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And don’t forget to book a table at the bijou Il Piccolo restaurant, comprising just nine tables to offer—in the spirit of Violino d’Oro more broadly—subtle, meticulously executed riffs on classic Venetian fare and the flavors of the lagoon.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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From classic stud earrings to trendy chunky rings, here are the best jewelry gifts to shop this season.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The fight, an utter farce, lasted 91 seconds, but Trump formed a lasting relationship with the ferocious Tyson.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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There weren’t gaping holes or utter structural breakdowns.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Losing to a winless UCLA team that fired its head coach after three games, already moved on from both coordinators and hadn’t led for one second entering Saturday is an unmitigated disaster.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Of course, what will happen will happen, and there’s always the possibility that something like that could be an absolute, unmitigated disaster.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Steelers' defense was absolutely shredded by 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals' offense on Thursday night, surrendering 470 total yards in the 33-31 loss.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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At under $50, this coat is a total steal that’s sure to make even the simplest of airport outfits look sophisticated.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In perhaps a perfect encapsulation of the Rangers’ current woes, Mika Zibanejad put himself in position to score an overtime winner and prepared to shoot, only for the puck to slide off his stick.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Beyond Blues introduces non-indigo dye options and versatile customization possibilities, while Airsoft features a fresh palette of luminous mid and light indigo tones, complemented by soft greys and blacks—perfect for spring-summer moods and relaxed silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gaining more plants is a definite bonus.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Riley did not have definite updates on Sanders’ and Jordan’s health after the game.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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