genuine
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"It is past time for them to gain genuine sovereignty and independence."
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
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
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
Alcée Arobin’s manner was so genuine that it often deceived even himself.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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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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