authentic
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Shygirl puts the change down to a desire for a more "authentic" sound - a growing trend among British electronic artists who've been bringing a rockier influence to their music.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Mallen Kupferer, the daughter of two theater artists and an actor since early childhood, is a wonder to watch, her performance as authentic and awkward as any teenager.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
"I feel he's authentic, he cares but also that he's not scared to stand up," she added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Barely a year ago, Klena was a working Broadway actor, an authentic song-and-dance man, with a résumé that included parts in hit shows like Moulin Rouge and Wicked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 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
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