authentic

adjective

au·then·tic ə-ˈthen-tik How to pronounce authentic (audio)

ȯ-

: worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact

paints an authentic picture of our society

: conforming to an original so as to reproduce essential features

an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse

: made or done the same way as an original

authentic Mexican fare

: not false or imitation : real, actual

an authentic cockney accent

: true to one's own personality, spirit, or character

is sincere and authentic with no pretensions

of a church mode : ranging upward from the keynote compare plagal sense 1

of a cadence : progressing from the dominant chord to the tonic compare plagal sense 2

obsolete : authoritative

authentically

ə-ˈthen-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce authentic (audio)

ȯ-

adverb

authenticity

ˌȯ-ˌthen-ˈti-sə-tē How to pronounce authentic (audio)

-thən-

noun

Example Sentences

In 1879 expert opinion was unanimous in rejecting Sautuola's timid suggestion that the ceiling paintings in his family's cave were made by the same prehistoric hunters whose stone and bone artifacts he had been collecting from the cave floor. He was accused of forgery and not until 1902, when discovery of similar paintings in several French caves supported Sautuola's claim, did experts agree that they were authentic relics of Paleolithic times.

William H. McNeill, New York Review, 19 Oct. 2006 "If I did authentic Japanese food here, no one would understand," says Masaharu Morimoto, whose idiosyncratic creations dazzle as many as 300 diners a night at his eponymous Philadelphia restaurant. "Anything I do here is going to be an Americanization of Japanese cuisine." The ponytailed Morimoto of Iron Chef fame has been expanding the boundaries of Japanese cuisine his entire career, starting at his own sushi bar in Hiroshima, Japan …

Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, 31 Mar. 2005 But before we could leave, the old guy had to have his pint with the regulars at the Regulator. Part of his routine. All the staff were from Ireland (the real Ireland), and all the walls were paneled with authentic oak.

Michael Kandel, Fantasy & Science Fiction, October/November 2004 According to Lia, the document seems authentic, though she emphasizes that it contains no specific attack orders …

Aparisim Ghosh, Time, 22 Mar. 2004 We saw authentic examples of ancient Roman sculpture. Experts have confirmed that the signature on the letter is authentic. The witness provided an authentic record of what actually took place. She prepared a very authentic Mexican meal. The building is an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse. See More

Recent Examples on the Web But the dealership’s estimate is authentic, as confirmed by the dealership's service director.

Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 There is quite a difference between oversharing and being authentic.

Kimberly Janson, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The results have been intriguing, if cringe-worthy, as Fielder goes to absurdly elaborate lengths to pretend his rehearsals are authentic.

oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 Deceptive imagery could be admitted as evidence, or all media could stop being used out of the inability to determine what is authentic.

Mounir Ibrahim, Fortune, 27 July 2022 Being her most authentic self is what brought Blige to the height of the R&B game, which has won her a grand total of eleven Billboard Music Awards over the years.

Rivea Ruff, Essence, 16 May 2022 Hayden’s office, as well as Boston police officials, had confirmed that the incident numbers on the police reports obtained by the Globe were authentic, and provided details about when investigations were opened, referred to the DA, and closed.

Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 For me, self-care is all about tapping into your most authentic self, whether that means taking time for yourself at the end of the day or setting alarms to pause and take deep breaths.

Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 Once again, experts say, Williams has stayed true to her authentic self in a way that will serve as both inspiration to other women at such crossroads as well as a catalyst for change in sport.

Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	authenticity
释义	authentic adjective au·then·tic ə-ˈthen-tik ȯ- 1 a : worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact paints an authentic picture of our society b : conforming to an original so as to reproduce essential features an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse c : made or done the same way as an original authentic Mexican fare 2 : not false or imitation : real, actual an authentic cockney accent 3 : true to one's own personality, spirit, or character is sincere and authentic with no pretensions 4 a of a church mode : ranging upward from the keynote compare plagal sense 1 b of a cadence : progressing from the dominant chord to the tonic compare plagal sense 2 5 obsolete : authoritative authentically ə-ˈthen-ti-k(ə-)lē ȯ- adverb authenticity ˌȯ-ˌthen-ˈti-sə-tē -thən- noun Synonyms bona fide certifiable certified dinkum [Australian & New Zealand] echt genuine honest pukka pucka real right sure-enough true See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences In 1879 expert opinion was unanimous in rejecting Sautuola's timid suggestion that the ceiling paintings in his family's cave were made by the same prehistoric hunters whose stone and bone artifacts he had been collecting from the cave floor. He was accused of forgery and not until 1902, when discovery of similar paintings in several French caves supported Sautuola's claim, did experts agree that they were authentic relics of Paleolithic times. William H. McNeill, New York Review, 19 Oct. 2006 "If I did authentic Japanese food here, no one would understand," says Masaharu Morimoto, whose idiosyncratic creations dazzle as many as 300 diners a night at his eponymous Philadelphia restaurant. "Anything I do here is going to be an Americanization of Japanese cuisine." The ponytailed Morimoto of Iron Chef fame has been expanding the boundaries of Japanese cuisine his entire career, starting at his own sushi bar in Hiroshima, Japan … Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, 31 Mar. 2005 But before we could leave, the old guy had to have his pint with the regulars at the Regulator. Part of his routine. All the staff were from Ireland (the real Ireland), and all the walls were paneled with authentic oak. Michael Kandel, Fantasy & Science Fiction, October/November 2004 According to Lia, the document seems authentic, though she emphasizes that it contains no specific attack orders … Aparisim Ghosh, Time, 22 Mar. 2004 We saw authentic examples of ancient Roman sculpture. Experts have confirmed that the signature on the letter is authentic. The witness provided an authentic record of what actually took place. She prepared a very authentic Mexican meal. The building is an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse. See More Recent Examples on the Web But the dealership’s estimate is authentic, as confirmed by the dealership's service director. Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 There is quite a difference between oversharing and being authentic. Kimberly Janson, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The results have been intriguing, if cringe-worthy, as Fielder goes to absurdly elaborate lengths to pretend his rehearsals are authentic. oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 Deceptive imagery could be admitted as evidence, or all media could stop being used out of the inability to determine what is authentic. Mounir Ibrahim, Fortune, 27 July 2022 Being her most authentic self is what brought Blige to the height of the R&B game, which has won her a grand total of eleven Billboard Music Awards over the years. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 16 May 2022 Hayden’s office, as well as Boston police officials, had confirmed that the incident numbers on the police reports obtained by the Globe were authentic, and provided details about when investigations were opened, referred to the DA, and closed. Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 For me, self-care is all about tapping into your most authentic self, whether that means taking time for yourself at the end of the day or setting alarms to pause and take deep breaths. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 Once again, experts say, Williams has stayed true to her authentic self in a way that will serve as both inspiration to other women at such crossroads as well as a catalyst for change in sport. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English autentik, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikos, from authentēs perpetrator, master, from aut- + -hentēs (akin to Greek anyein to accomplish, Sanskrit sanoti he gains) First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5 Kids Definition authentic adjective au·then·tic ə-ˈthen-tik ȯ- : being really what it seems to be : genuine an authentic signature authenticity noun 1 as in genuineness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance genuineness truth verity factuality materiality fact reality actuality Antonyms & Near Antonyms unreality fiction fantasy irreality phantasy dreaminess fancy fictitiousness surreality See More 2 as in grittiness Synonyms & Similar Words grittiness verisimilitude realism naturalism literalism representationalism photo-realism verismo
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