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authentic

[aw-then-tik] / ɔˈθɛn tɪk /


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“We wanted to show a little more authentic vulnerability, which we see very much in the previous versions intentionally.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

For LGBTQ+ Christians, it can be a spiritual one, a forced concealment that severs them from authentic relationships with communities they love and were raised in, and with God.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

He said that was "unfair", adding: "I care about this constituency and I actually want to... have an authentic voice that can represent them down at Westminster."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He said his past statements about stocks were authentic and denied trying to deceive any investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He was at first skeptical of the teenager’s assertions, but when she showed him Bobby’s letter and gave him Bobby’s top secret telephone number, Kubat recognized that she was an authentic representative.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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