as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
an inauthentic warbonnet that was probably made in an overseas factory a few months ago
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inauthentic
Also, avoid common missteps like using buzzwords without substance, creating overly commercial atmospheres or neglecting staff training—travelers can quickly sense when something feels inauthentic.
—
Paul Getter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The top four reasons that women feel misunderstood by brands were revealed as: products not fitting their needs/lifestyle, inauthentic marketing, brands failing to connect and brands not communicating.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
This mismatch can lead to inauthentic relationships and mental health challenges.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Unless managed carefully, people suffer from influencer fatigue as their feeds get inundated with inauthentic brand promotions.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for inauthentic
Paul Getter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The top four reasons that women feel misunderstood by brands were revealed as: products not fitting their needs/lifestyle, inauthentic marketing, brands failing to connect and brands not communicating.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
This mismatch can lead to inauthentic relationships and mental health challenges.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Unless managed carefully, people suffer from influencer fatigue as their feeds get inundated with inauthentic brand promotions.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for inauthentic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauthentic
Adjective
-
Another respondent described neighbors overdosing on counterfeit Chinese drugs.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
-
Enrico Ronquillo, 37, was indicted for using a counterfeit driver’s license and a birth certificate – both from California – to impersonate a U.S. citizen from May 11 to 14, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska said in a June 16 news release.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Adjective
-
There’s a massive global scam operation that uses real payment methods on fake checkout pages.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
-
Additional increases in the quantity and quality of weapons sent to Ukraine would underpin that message and would have a better chance than anything else of persuading Putin to replace fake negotiations with the real thing.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
Adjective
-
He’s hosted several world leaders for explosive Oval Office sit downs, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who Trump argued with over false claims that white farmers in the country were victims of a genocide, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Mayumi pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of false reporting to authorities, while Richard did the same for a felony count of trying to influence a public servant, according to NPR.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
No illegible, incomplete, forged or altered entries will be accepted.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
-
This pendant light is iron forged and hand finished with an antique brass finish to achieve a storied charm befitting French country, traditional, transitional, and cottage bedroom designs.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Inauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauthentic. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share