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
And the backstop is a veritable piggy bank.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
Amenities and experiences Fonde Interiors, a Dallas design firm, created a veritable treasure hunt in the hallways with more than 300 found art pieces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Anyone who was going to take on the human genome, a project that required herding scientists into veritable armies, had to.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Like many of Hoover’s books, Verity was a veritable (pun intended) BookTok sensation.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
Amenities and experiences Fonde Interiors, a Dallas design firm, created a veritable treasure hunt in the hallways with more than 300 found art pieces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Anyone who was going to take on the human genome, a project that required herding scientists into veritable armies, had to.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Like many of Hoover’s books, Verity was a veritable (pun intended) BookTok sensation.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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As the federal government seeks to impose populism from above, pluralism from above is another real possibility.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The bar, Salon Salon, is a real destination drinking spot, though.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The plants and vines have grown, the tufu limestone has mellowed, the staff have bedded in, and the feel that this is a genuine Puglian village (even though it was built entirely from scratch) has been sealed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In this period before culture was so profoundly professionalized, populism and pluralism were genuine material questions of public participation, access, and power.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The committee had previously committed to providing 10,000 bus seats for fans travelling to games at MetLife, but increased its inventory by hiring classic American yellow school buses.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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What’s most striking is its utter lack of substance.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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When the squad reported back to Kirkby five days after his death, the training complex was a scene of utter devastation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But in a season of almost unmitigated misery, the player-of-the-season award really should go to a figure who has allowed fans to put the doom aside on occasion along the way.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Insufficient sleep, unmitigated stress, and poor health each drain a leader’s available capacity.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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At the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, total electronic circulation increased from 6,339 in 2021 to 12,152 in 2025, Khan said.—
Julia Casola,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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Add the tofu in an even layer and cook until golden brown on the top and bottom, flipping halfway through, 3 to 4 minutes total.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Surrendering to a relaxing massage with a pungent herbal oil—one treatment among many of Sisley’s top-notch line of Phyto-aromatic beauty products—was in perfect sync with the luxe countryside spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The game, which was developed in mid-19th century China, requires mental focus and strategic thinking, providing a perfect workout for the brain.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The album has a definite release date, while when the film will come out beyond the festival circuit is still up in the air.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Among the appetizers, wings are a definite crowd favorite.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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