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
So don’t be a sleepyhead about this T-Heads release, a veritable sequel to last year’s success.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Darryn Peterson on Tuesday night joined a veritable ‘who’s who’ in the basketball world in winning co-MVP honors at the prestigious McDonald’s All-America game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
But congressional history also teaches that anti-alien bills, however unconstitutional, represent major roadblocks to the operation of federal reapportionment that can metastasize into a veritable constitutional crisis.
— Made By History, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
The rest of its ingredients make up a veritable bouquet of vegetables: Carrots, celery, cabbage, onion, parsley, and turnip are diluted and mixed with the caramel color to make a shelf-stable seasoning condiment that boosts a wide variety of dishes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Darryn Peterson on Tuesday night joined a veritable ‘who’s who’ in the basketball world in winning co-MVP honors at the prestigious McDonald’s All-America game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
But congressional history also teaches that anti-alien bills, however unconstitutional, represent major roadblocks to the operation of federal reapportionment that can metastasize into a veritable constitutional crisis.
— Made By History, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
The rest of its ingredients make up a veritable bouquet of vegetables: Carrots, celery, cabbage, onion, parsley, and turnip are diluted and mixed with the caramel color to make a shelf-stable seasoning condiment that boosts a wide variety of dishes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Gandolfini was right: The series almost wasn’t cast authentically with real Italian actors.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Build genuine connection with content that showcases your expertise and positions you as the obvious choice.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The outdoor sofa is the most commanding piece in the Roundabout furniture set from Neighbor, which has the look of classic wicker, with a few modern updates (color variations, metal frames, and all-weather durability).—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Whether attending a formal evening affair or a casual garden ceremony, there’s a style for everyone, from classic silhouettes to those with a modern twist – at a price point to fit every budget.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Talk about the low of the low, what utter scumbags.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes, such as in crosswalks during peak commuting times, that order turns to utter chaos.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In order for Lovin’ Life to truly be an unmitigated success, organizers really need to catch a break with the weather.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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Despite the fact that every Tesla vehicle is equipped with surveillance cameras, which the vehicle manufacturer calls Sentry Mode, unmitigated Tesla vandalism continues to grow.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, there were 285 total cases nationwide with no deaths reported by the CDC.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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The double-digit number of people laid off may be a small fraction of the 10,000 total layoffs at HHS, but the cuts included the person who determines what funds each state receives for the program.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The stunning city earned a perfect nightlife score with plenty of clubs, cocktail lounges, and rooftop bars.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles, which wanted to move up to draft Brock Bowers last year, found an option at tight end in this draft in Terrance Ferguson, a four-year starter out of Oregon who could become a perfect complement in the middle of the field to the 1-2 punch on the outside in Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Call me crazy, but there’s a definite pulp feel to all the prison scenes and sets, too.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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For everything else, pause until there is more clarity – Effective leaders are realistic about their ability to set a definite plan in the early days of tariffs.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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