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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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Does discovering that a desire is deep-seated, or authentic, suffice to make it a worthwhile goal?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

If authentic, the disclosure represents a stunning breach of police data.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"There is nothing off limits - I don't like the idea of a filtered version of ourselves, it's not true, authentic or real," he reflects.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The result is a deepening crisis of trust as hyper-realistic AI fabrications compete for attention with -- and often drown out -- authentic images and videos.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He sought to provide authentic ways for children to express themselves and developed scaffolding to better harness and understand children’s musical development.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin