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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This desktop app provides a faster way to access Lens than opening your browser, and Google's marketing materials show the tool proving useful for someone identifying a piece of classic artwork in a PDF.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 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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On the lighter end of the dark comedy spectrum, Ruthless People is an utter joy from beginning to end, a mid-80s classic that still sparkles today.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 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 Navy has 16 warships — 11 destroyers, three amphibious assault ships, an aircraft carrier and a littoral combat ship — in the Middle East out of a battle force of roughly 300 total warships.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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After finishing with 103 points in 2021-22, their last playoff appearances, the Penguins saw their point total fall to 91, 88 and then 80 last season.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If a plan sounds too perfect, look at the details to ensure none of them have been overlooked.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lightweight and breathable, this set is perfect for exploring new places or enjoying a leisurely afternoon.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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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The win had a definite lunch pail quality to it.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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