authentic

[aw-then-tik] / ɔˈθɛn tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

real, genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate authoritative convincing credible legitimate original pure reliable true trustworthy

WEAK

24-carat actual bona fide certain creditable dependable factual faithful for-real good-faith legit official sure trusty valid veritable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

corrupt doubtful false implausible improbable incredible invalid unlikely unreliable untrustworthy

WEAK

counterfeit fake falsified unauthorized ungenuine unreal

Example Sentences

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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

These “individuals can buy almost anything, but authentic access to the sports world is genuinely scarce.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"They've built relationships with their fans from being really authentic," Dorian adds.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“I always wanted to make sure that I was telling authentic stories even if not necessarily always positive stories,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I think about Kaila telling me that she’s authentic.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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