authenticity

noun

Definition of authenticitynext
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as in truth

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as in grittiness

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Recent Examples of authenticity Moss insists that the quote is a pure fabrication, and no one has yet produced any evidence of its authenticity. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Traditionally, the most important thing for the cast is authenticity. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Wong said the fiber allows denim to occupy a more premium space while still maintaining the authenticity and familiarity that designers expect from classic constructions. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 The Recovery Video Besides the supporting testimony of everyone who saw the big buck Mitch shot in 1998, Rompola himself did something to document the authenticity of the kill. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Plays written about teenagers are not easy to pull off with authenticity and without condescension. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Sage is a remarkable talent whose authenticity, voice, and commanding presence have made her one of the most respected and influential personalities in media. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 Clarke pursued authenticity ingeniously, using tiny, hidden radio microphones that transmitted to tape recorder from afar, in order to capture dialogue with maximal spontaneity. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 Parton was an icon whose music, philanthropy and authenticity superseded genre, class, sexuality, color and politics. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticity
  1. truth
  2. grittiness
  3. genuineness
Noun
  • Where there might be a nugget of truth (water-holding, adhesion, seed spacing), there are simpler, proven, and less messy alternatives.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Thus, there could be truth to all three claims for the measles deaths.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of truth
Noun
  • Adding to the authenticity, grittiness and realness of The Guest is the fact that some of the past between the characters gets hinted at but not always spelled out.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • The production is intense and focused with a grittiness native to Memphis-style hip-hop.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of grittiness
Noun
  • His obituary remembered his infectious laughter and gentle spirit, noting his kindness, genuineness, and reliability.
    — Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • The genuineness of your laugh or smile.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of genuineness

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“Authenticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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