genuine
Example Sentences
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Those who benefit from misinformation can easily exploit this -- a phenomenon researchers call the "liar's dividend," where genuine but unflattering information is waved away as AI-generated.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
“The big question is whether we’re getting anything in return that makes progress toward a genuine democratic transition,” Ramsey said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Given the year-to-year volatility in monthly returns, April’s advantage over other months is not significant at the 95% confidence level that statisticians often use to assess whether a pattern is genuine.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
She added that she remains "a genuine believer" in where the firm is headed.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
What was the gallant grace of the Lynns, the languid elegance of Lord Ingram,—even the military distinction of Colonel Dent, contrasted with his look of native pith and genuine power?
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.