as in very
in actual fact
people are surprised to learn that he is an authentically certified graduate of clown college
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Recent Examples of authentically
Purchasing decisions can be made in seconds, leaving brands with minimal opportunity to connect authentically, build trust, and feel relevant in the customer’s environment.
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Jarrod Martin, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
The letters the company got from fans showed a desire to connect authentically and were a testament to the New York City area, which is where the brand was headquartered.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
The key, as always, is choosing trends that feel authentically you.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Measuring your effort helps your influence authentically grow.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Charles Gallagher of Overbrook Park said Frazier represents the city more authentically than the fictional boxer.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Part of the formula for YouTube’s success is allowing creators to authentically be themselves and not limit their reach.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Her ability to translate complex emotions into visual form allows her films to connect authentically with viewers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Just be authentically you in every way.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Jarrod Martin, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
The letters the company got from fans showed a desire to connect authentically and were a testament to the New York City area, which is where the brand was headquartered.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
The key, as always, is choosing trends that feel authentically you.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Measuring your effort helps your influence authentically grow.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Charles Gallagher of Overbrook Park said Frazier represents the city more authentically than the fictional boxer.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Part of the formula for YouTube’s success is allowing creators to authentically be themselves and not limit their reach.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Her ability to translate complex emotions into visual form allows her films to connect authentically with viewers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Just be authentically you in every way.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
Adverb
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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What a treat to have both of these very different revivals opening on Broadway in a matter of days.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Yet what made the voyage truly remarkable was not only the wildlife but the way Silver Origin so effortlessly connected us to the Galápagos through its design, Ecuadorian crew, and expert naturalists.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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With land in Napa Valley among the priciest anywhere in the United States, vineyards planted more than 40 years ago are a truly limited luxury asset.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Few have actually carried through.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And at the same time, how meaningless a basketball game actually was in the bigger scheme of things.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The tragic death of Diogo Jota was unprecedented, and there was no time for Slot or his players to really grieve because the new season was just five weeks away.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The gains were driven by a healthier mix of genuinely new customers coming in and fewer existing ones walking out.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a well-mannered dog and a genuinely kind stranger created a feel-good moment that viewers kept sharing and commenting on.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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