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authentic

[aw-then-tik] / ɔˈθɛn tɪk /


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He has accepted that this might not be the last time he gets temporarily duped because he doesn’t want to let wariness get in the way of authentic opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It is a tightrope walk many young Indian comedians face: of staying authentic in a medium that rewards spontaneity, while performing for an audience that is vast, diverse and quick to judge.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Lyrics are delivered in raspy, gravelly voices that sound as authentic as the real thing.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“I love miniskirts, and it’s such a big part of my brand, and I feel like my most free, authentic self when I am in a miniskirt, to be honest.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

No one, not even Senator Trueba, believed they were authentic.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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