authentic

US /ɑːˈθen.t̬ɪk/

UK /ɑːˈθen.t̬ɪk/

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of undisputed origin; genuine

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The painting is an authentic Picasso.

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We serve authentic Italian cuisine.

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genuine real true veritable bona fide

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fake counterfeit bogus spurious unreal

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based on facts; accurate or reliable

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The report provides an authentic account of the events.

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Her emotions were authentic and deeply felt.

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accurate reliable credible trustworthy verifiable

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inaccurate unreliable false untrue

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authenticity