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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

The FBI warned last week of three dozen websites -- with domains such as "fifa-ticket.live" and "fifaworldcup26.sale" -- posing as the authentic fifa.com to steal personal information or sell fake tickets and products.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

We know what is authentic, but we are also cognizant of what brings us together and what feeds us.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Holman said the costumes were crucial to making the era feel authentic, and that he dipped into his own collection of original Vogue magazines to begin researching the decade.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

She thought her frequent laughter was authentic and that Edna had no idea that she cried when she was alone in her flat.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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