VERITABLE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

veritable

adjective

Definition of veritable

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 Coyote is influenced by the siren song of veritable ambulance-chasing lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte, being characteristically very funny and exceedingly hangdog), who specializes in small claims against Acme. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 That shift can train a veritable fire hose of tropical moisture at Southern California, potentially leading to significant rainfall across the region — albeit at the cost of drier-than-usual conditions elsewhere. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 For the Joyce’s two-week Ballet Festival, Copeland brings together dancers including Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Alexandra Hutchinson and the Paris Opera Ballet’s Guillaume Diop (a veritable star). — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Multiple schools across three states will soon have their own veritable platoons of pepper-spraying drones to hunt down active shooters, The Washington Post reports, waiting to spring into action the moment they’re called on. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for veritable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable

Adjective

Only 24 and with room to grow, but also real pedigree, Nico felt like the perfect, window-shaping addition.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The shower itself features a deep green wall digitally printed to appear like real tile.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

With what seems like little embellishment to real locations (including a genuine culture of female-only caddies sporting bright colors), the movie captures a languid, top-down strangeness.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The aesthetic lineage Wingard invokes relied on the genuine nastiness of works like Faster, Pussycat!

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

This Ninth — featuring the Los Angeles Master Chorale and four superb vocal soloists (Saioa Hernández, Tamara Mumford, David Portillo and Ryan Speedo Green) — became Beethoven, alive in the moment, an instrument of utter joy.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Sweet, aromatic, and bubblegum pink, this playful cocktail is the utter definition of fun.

— Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

The shadow fleet just showcased its capacity to inflict real and unmitigated consequences on a bystander nation.

— Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
While cybersecurity experts and leaked documents have long exposed the dangers of hostile SIM cards, these risks remain largely unmitigated because SIMs are rarely factored into standard security threat models.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of unmitigated

Adjective

The calculation refers to nominal total returns, combining coupon income and changes in the bond's market price.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
The team was unable to protect its quarterbacks or consistently move the ball, finishing last in the NFL in total offense while allowing a league-high 64 sacks.

— Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of total

Adjective

Wrigley Field is a perfect setting for a rom-com, since many young fans are looking for romance and not paying a whole lot of attention to the actual game.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

Our first round of the showcase had a definite dumpling theme, which included the dumpling trio from China pavilion and two orders from Gyozas of the Galaxy, including basil pesto chicken (creamy) and street corn-style (sorta spicy).

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Serving a vital manufacturing and export region in China, the Shenzhen facility supports growing cross-border trade, e-commerce shipments and time-definite international express services.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

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