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authentic

[aw-then-tik] / ɔˈθɛn tɪk /


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This town kind of just softens off the edges of him a little bit and helps him become a little more authentic version of who he was maybe meant to be.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

The number of applications that organisations are dealing with is "absolutely enormous" so try to meet employers in person and show them your total authentic story, she advises.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Römer told the Journal that the materials were authentic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Presented by Aaron Roach Bridgeman and puppet co-host Zesty, the programme is being filmed at the market, which producers say offers children an authentic environment in which to learn about food.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

But what is authentic about it, I keep asking Anatole.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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