1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
found an authentic Native American arrowhead
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
an authentic reconstruction of the Parthenon as it is believed to have looked when first built
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Recent Examples of authentic
What sets us apart is our blend of authentic Mexican heritage with contemporary luxury.
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Key lime pie purists like my mom won’t hear of recipes with cream cheese or sour cream—an authentic Florida key lime pie should be silky and custard-like, not dense or cheesecake-y, and doesn’t require baking.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
With a distinctly authentic touch, Phinda also facilitates community visits and excursions with the residents of nearby Zulu villages to help guests gain firsthand knowledge of the various projects that &Beyond runs.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Their authentic content can amplify your message more effectively than traditional ads.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Key lime pie purists like my mom won’t hear of recipes with cream cheese or sour cream—an authentic Florida key lime pie should be silky and custard-like, not dense or cheesecake-y, and doesn’t require baking.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
With a distinctly authentic touch, Phinda also facilitates community visits and excursions with the residents of nearby Zulu villages to help guests gain firsthand knowledge of the various projects that &Beyond runs.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Their authentic content can amplify your message more effectively than traditional ads.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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That genuine moment became a symbol of love, sacrifice and something deeper — breaking generational cycles.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Samantha seems to have genuine chemistry with Chivon, but his sister Adeena (Sundra Oakley) is not thrilled about the relationship and confronts Samantha about it.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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So much of it feels like a fever dream, to be honest, being in Singapore.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The young man is at a crossroads between pursuing shallow, glitzy easy money, or being true to his emotional and artistic muses.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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However, the real star of the show is the puffer complex.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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June 03, 2025 Listening well is an essential aspect of leadership – not just to maintain good relationships with employees, but to drive real business improvements and results.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
3 June 2025
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To boost your chances of reaching a real person’s desk, use the exact job title and key phrases from the job description in your application, and be sure to quantify every achievement with actual data.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Kornbluth’s letter did not mention the exact dates the changes are meant to take place.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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These operators pay artisans and specialized mechanics top dollar to maintain and refurbish the century-old rides, all in an effort to preserve their original design and craftsmanship.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The revival will bring back most of the original cast as Cranston’s Hal, matriarch Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), boy genius Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his brothers Francis (Christopher Masterson) and Reese (Justin Berfield) are all returning.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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