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
Body cam footage from the police department, which was shared by local Miami news station WPLG Local 10 and verified to be authentic by PEOPLE at the time, showed police entering the plane and approaching Beckham during the November 27, 2022 incident.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 July 2025
Dave has built a one-of-a-kind brand that connects with a new generation of sports fans – authentic, bold, and original.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Restaurants include locals’ favorite Vato Tacos, which specializes in creative, affordable, and authentic tacos (the Baja shrimp is a must-order), quesadillas, burritos, and numerous tequilas and cocktails.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
Officers on the special detail will focus on being visible, conducting business checks and breaking up disorderly or unruly crowds, according to a screenshot of an email recently sent to officers, confirmed to be authentic by Cunningham.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 July 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 July 2025
Dave has built a one-of-a-kind brand that connects with a new generation of sports fans – authentic, bold, and original.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Restaurants include locals’ favorite Vato Tacos, which specializes in creative, affordable, and authentic tacos (the Baja shrimp is a must-order), quesadillas, burritos, and numerous tequilas and cocktails.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
Officers on the special detail will focus on being visible, conducting business checks and breaking up disorderly or unruly crowds, according to a screenshot of an email recently sent to officers, confirmed to be authentic by Cunningham.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentic
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Plaintiff Phone Discovery: Critical Strategic Elements Successful phone discovery requires understanding several strategic elements that can significantly improve outcomes: The Education Component: Many resistance issues stem from genuine misunderstanding about what cell phone forensics involves.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Whether a genuine belief or a strategic alliance, Drake’s claim places him firmly in the heart of a cultural tug-of-war.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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What other sources would a historian use to double-check that this document is accurate?—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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Even with label checks, the actual caffeine content may not always be accurate, Wick added.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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This was certainly true of the Mets last summer when Taylor played his way into the lineup more consistently than Harrison Bader.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
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This rings especially true for me, a vegetarian for nearly two decades.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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This straightforward mental technique might give future retirees a measurable edge with real financial impact.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Explore the challenges of bringing Stitch into the real world, how the familiar images of the original were recreated, and join returning cast members on a set that embodies ‘ohana.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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More research is needed to determine the exact amount of glutamine in pork.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
15 July 2025
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The exact revenue baseline won’t be known until Maryland files its FY25 financials with the NCAA early next year.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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My original intent was that people would partner with us.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The original vision was to phase out the Flintstones theme, but overwhelming public affection and nostalgia changed their minds.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“Authentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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