genuine

Example Sentences

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Videos, interviews and social media posts discussing the moment have circulated widely, with reactions ranging from mockery to genuine curiosity.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Despite a season to forget in the league, there is genuine excitement about their best run in the competition for 72 years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

These “res proxy” companies rent out access to internet connections on the devices to customers who want to look like they’re surfing the internet from a genuine home address.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Social media is rife with fabricated satellite imagery, heatmaps and other pseudo forensic visuals used to cast doubt on genuine evidence from the war, researchers say.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She stares at the tiny tree adoringly, with the first genuine smile on her face I’ve seen in the past few days.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera