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 countdown to the biggest-ever World Cup is on, with the 48-team tournament in North America a veritable hodgepodge of stellar names and unheralded upstarts.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
This year marks a veritable museum-palooza as Los Angeles debuts four new major arts complexes, with three in the wings likely to open in advance of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
An army of veritable soil whisperers is leading the charge to implement and scale regenerative farming practices.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The second annual Vogue Vintage Market is rapidly approaching, featuring a veritable treasure trove of designer finds sourced on eBay.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
This year marks a veritable museum-palooza as Los Angeles debuts four new major arts complexes, with three in the wings likely to open in advance of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
An army of veritable soil whisperers is leading the charge to implement and scale regenerative farming practices.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The second annual Vogue Vintage Market is rapidly approaching, featuring a veritable treasure trove of designer finds sourced on eBay.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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In other words, these programs offer actresses real opportunities as well as scenes in which they’re seated at their dressing tables putting on diamond earrings while coping with a situation involving a DNA test.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Each has hit a real scoring rhythm when their teams need them most.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sterling silver and gold vermeil versions use cubic zirconia, while the 14-karat gold one is made with genuine diamonds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The handles are weighted and ergonomic without being bulky, and the heads are thin enough to actually get under food—like a delicate omelet—which is a genuine problem with thicker silicone spatulas.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These cupcakes are a more approachable way to serve up the flavors of the classic layer cake with a little less fuss.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And Taaffe has existed, for two months, in the carefree limbo that comes with the utter lack of choice over his future.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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This would be an utter disaster; 70% to 100% of the several countries in this region fully rely on desalination plants.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
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The consequences of war coupled with unmitigated climate change are propelling the planet toward an intolerable future.—
Brian Lee,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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All of it has been an unmitigated disaster this season.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Patriots entered Thursday with 11 total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the Iranian attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, MarineTraffic tracking data shows an almost total standstill of vessels transiting through the waterway.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Columbines are perfect for gardeners seeking quick, stunning blooms without long waits.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
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There’s a definite dichotomy between upstairs and downstairs.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The superstars dueled throughout to the delight of a sellout crowd that had their definite favorites.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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