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
The lawsuit alleged a veritable shopping list of offenses including breach of contract, unjust enrichment, forgery and wrongful conversion of property.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Big mistake: Kitchens get plenty dirty already, but the top of your refrigerator can be a veritable dust trap.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
The spiritual and titular leader of 1.3 billion Catholics was hospitalized for a severe respiratory infection that turned into double pneumonia and partial kidney failure — a scary diagnosis for the healthiest person, but a veritable death sentence for an 88-year-old missing part of one lung.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition, the southeast Asian country is a veritable melting pot of cultures and cuisines, and English is widely spoken (official signage also is written in English).
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Big mistake: Kitchens get plenty dirty already, but the top of your refrigerator can be a veritable dust trap.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
The spiritual and titular leader of 1.3 billion Catholics was hospitalized for a severe respiratory infection that turned into double pneumonia and partial kidney failure — a scary diagnosis for the healthiest person, but a veritable death sentence for an 88-year-old missing part of one lung.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition, the southeast Asian country is a veritable melting pot of cultures and cuisines, and English is widely spoken (official signage also is written in English).
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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Back here in the real world, other Under 30 honorees are harnessing AI to tackle important problems.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a moment of genuine courage and growth, but it can be dismissed as snitching by viewers who can’t see past her overconfidence from several hours ago.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: Paxton is a genuine Trump ally and is eager to hit Cornyn for being a Washington establishment figure rather than true MAGA.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ten looks from her archives will close out the show with a focus on classic glamour.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether your aesthetic leans vintage eclectic or organic modern, there's something for everyone with our range of seating options: Choose from colorful velvet, classic leather, and even curved details.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In utter disbelief, June responds by getting out of line and following the voice calling her name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the fact that every Tesla vehicle is equipped with surveillance cameras, which the vehicle manufacturer calls Sentry Mode, unmitigated Tesla vandalism continues to grow.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Making a film that’s so universally appealing was the difference between mere success and unmitigated sensation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, there were 285 total cases nationwide with no deaths reported by the CDC.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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The double-digit number of people laid off may be a small fraction of the 10,000 total layoffs at HHS, but the cuts included the person who determines what funds each state receives for the program.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Quick sketches are perfect for marking up documents or adding anything that's tricky to do with text, such as a graph or a math equation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is perfect for those wanting to add a little spring fun into their life or looking to go into the season with a bang.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Call me crazy, but there’s a definite pulp feel to all the prison scenes and sets, too.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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For everything else, pause until there is more clarity – Effective leaders are realistic about their ability to set a definite plan in the early days of tariffs.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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