as in real
formal
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
For dedicated sports collectors and casual Indianapolis sports fans alike, the emporium is a veritable treasure trove.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Carrying a price tag of $7.9 million, the pad is a veritable steal in a neighborhood where single-family homes can run into the tens of millions of dollars.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
For Neanderthal hunters equipped with wood and stone hunting tools, the place was a veritable buffet.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The couple and their guests enjoyed a veritable feast at the wedding, catered by Culinary Crafts.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Carrying a price tag of $7.9 million, the pad is a veritable steal in a neighborhood where single-family homes can run into the tens of millions of dollars.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
For Neanderthal hunters equipped with wood and stone hunting tools, the place was a veritable buffet.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The couple and their guests enjoyed a veritable feast at the wedding, catered by Culinary Crafts.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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These waivers help put real food back at the center of the program and empower states to lead the charge in protecting public health.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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That clear difference of opinion represents an opportunity for Putin to portray the Ukrainians and the Europeans – not Russia – as the real obstacle to peace, potentially undermining Trump’s already shaky support for the Ukrainian war effort.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By avoiding these five common pitfalls, businesses can transform their customer data from a costly liability into a genuine competitive advantage that drives measurable growth and innovation.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That’s not the start of a bad joke, but a genuine potential answer to this question.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The all-day restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch buffets, serving classic bistro cuisine, including pâté de champagne, sole grenobloise, and beef bourguignon.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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For dessert, end with the classic crème brûlée, subtly flavored with lavender.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The clip, filmed from inside a car, shows the dog with his mouth agape, staring in utter disbelief at the sight outside the window.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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This cookie was soft, nutty, salty, sweet—bite after bite, its utter deliciousness washed over me.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Selling Isak would have been a bad idea at any stage this summer, but with the lack of signings and growing fan frustration, doing so now would be an unmitigated disaster.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Named academy player of the season in 2019, the next three years were an unmitigated success.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Wilson ran for 502 yards last season, averaged 4.9 yards per carry and had five total touchdowns.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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July is usually their most successful month, with a total income of $122,602 last year.—
Sophie Caldwell
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, this Saturday would be a perfect time to visit the exhibition as the Spirit of ’45 Living History Day and Swing Dance will be taking place, starting at 2 p.m.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Finally, humor can help communicate that not every contribution has to be perfect to be valuable.—
Paul Boross MBE,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Partnerships, as always, will be a definite accelerant but a high degree of critical capability should probably be insourced given the winds of change currently sweeping across the landscape of geopolitics.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Nobody 2 is prime with older guys with solid total awareness and definite interest climbing.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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