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See definition of authoritative on Dictionary.com
  • adj.recognized as true, valid
  • adj.domineering
  • adj.official, authorized

synonyms for authoritative

  • accurate
  • authentic
  • definitive
  • dependable
  • factual
  • reliable
  • scholarly
  • trustworthy
  • truthful
  • attested
  • authenticated
  • circumstantiated
  • confirmed
  • documented
  • faithful
  • learned
  • legit
  • proven
  • righteous
  • sound
  • straight from horse's mouth
  • supported
  • validated
  • verified
  • veritable
See also synonyms for: authoritatively / authoritativeness

antonyms for authoritative

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  • dishonest
  • false
  • inaccurate
  • irresponsible
  • undependable
  • unreliable
  • untrustworthy
  • untruthful
  • democratic
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How to use authoritative in a sentence

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Link to reputable and authoritative websites to improve your site’s credibility in the eyes of Google and visitors.
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In that regard, “The Nine Lives of Pakistan” feels like a throwback to a waning era of the authoritative journalistic account of an exotic elsewhere.
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Because Google offers the most authoritative resource on the subject of what violates its guidelines.
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Fresh thinking and behavioral research are needed to build trust and complement authoritative and data-oriented communications.
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Once many authoritative sites have linked to you, it’s much more likely Google will consider your brand an expert in your space.
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Each one of them is called by His authoritative command, as well as by the effectual influences of his Spirit.
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Organised and authoritative religion the world over makes for ignorance, for poverty and superstition.
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A standard and authoritative work enriched by copious illustrations.
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