genuine
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Judging from a slew of panicked social media posts and endless versions of the same explainers on “how worried should you be?” there is a genuine fear that we could be in for another pandemic.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
No one thinks the long-threatened breakup of the United Kingdom will happen next year or the year after that, but it now looms as a genuine possibility.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
For serious bakers who want to bring bagels to customers who have never tried the genuine article, the farther a shop is from Manhattan, the greater the weight of tradition and representation, said Laurel Kratochvila.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
“Our Land” is the work of a director whose attention is rigorous, whose care is genuine, but who is also conscious of her outsider’s perspective.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Mama looked right into my eyes and smiled a genuine smile that showed all the sadness around her mouth and behind her eyes.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
Vocabulary lists containing genuine
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 2
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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The Real Deal: Synonyms for "True"
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