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
This season with the Lightning, Douglas’ fight card reflects a veritable who’s who of the NHL’s most prominent heavyweights, including bouts with Mathieu Olivier, Kurtis MacDermid and Tom Wilson.
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Nettspend occupies a corner of the rap that’s quickly gaining greater say in the genre’s shape and texture — a veritable youth subculture.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
No Route 66 road trip is complete without a stop at the First Original McDonald’s Museum in San Bernardino, California, a veritable shrine to the golden arches.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Nettspend occupies a corner of the rap that’s quickly gaining greater say in the genre’s shape and texture — a veritable youth subculture.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
No Route 66 road trip is complete without a stop at the First Original McDonald’s Museum in San Bernardino, California, a veritable shrine to the golden arches.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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But the real beauty here is that there isn’t much to do beyond taking a dip in the phenomenal infinity pool, followed by a nap.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are experiences that EXPLORE facilitates best, and each traveler contributes to the projects in their own, genuine way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One of the greatest movie musicals of all time is born in this intimate backstage play featuring the classic music, songs, and dance of golden-era MGM.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Staff encourage guests to skip novelty drinks in favor of classic Irish flavors.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The trial lasted several months, with the prosecution maintaining this charge despite the utter absurdity of the accusation and the evidence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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The veteran punk band's set was utter chaos.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All of it has been an unmitigated disaster this season.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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This path of movement, if left unmitigated, would, using the vehicle as a weapon, have resulted in numerous casualties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In 2025, Texas led the nation in total debt collection complaints, according to data from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau — a federal agency tasked with enforcing consumer protection laws.—
William Tong,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Aluminum could replace it in some cases, but not all – and that would amount to only about 2% of total copper use.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t worry too much about things being perfect, either.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, 20 properties to book for your next postcard-perfect getaway.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The France international has definite star potential at this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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And one definite area is off of Shopton Road in Steele Creek.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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