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Which character in 19th-century fiction describes his technological power as "the genuine article"?

genuine

[jen-yoo-in] / ˈdʒɛn ju ɪn /




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It is a genuine and hard-won thing that Chris Pappas will be a senator and J.D.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

Williams and Eleanor—who would define comic relief if Helen and Sam didn’t crack us up with regularity—start inching toward each other in a romantic way, the awkwardness genuine, and touching.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

“Beyond ‘Star Trek,’ his long and distinguished career showcased his versatility as an actor and his genuine love for his craft.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Eight trials compared regulated medical cannabis with a placebo, an inactive treatment used to measure whether a therapy produces genuine benefits.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

“It was a long time ago,” Celia says, surprised by the genuine sympathy.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern


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