authentic

Example Sentences

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"There is nothing off limits - I don't like the idea of a filtered version of ourselves, it's not true, authentic or real," he reflects.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“This is more than a home… it’s a private sanctuary, brought back to life with care, style, and enduring character. A rare opportunity for those seeking space, seclusion, and authentic Spanish charm.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Berger finds a path that accommodates both the grotesquerie and the moments of authentic emotion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The story was ultimately turned into a stage play and showcased by the East West Players, L.A.’s top theater company for authentic Asian American stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He does that: go from a luxurious, long Moses beard and authentic thowb-wearing-imam look to a gentrified-summer-tourist-imam look, depending on the occasion.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali