authentic
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Platner's supporters argue that his flaws are part of a broader redemption story and that voters are willing to accept an imperfect candidate who feels authentic.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“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
Instead, the squad headed to one of the country's famed fjords to be snapped head-to-toe in authentic Viking dress, with weapons and shields to boot.
From BBC • 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
Some people feel that using such intervals in medieval music is not only more authentic, but sounds better too, since the music was composed for this tuning system.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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