authentically

adverb

Definition of authenticallynext
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 Advisors need to know how to authentically connect with clients and teammates, which will strengthen the business and build better leaders. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Our editors appreciated that every sip was full of spice, with an authentically fresh flavor that could hold up to cozy warm temperatures without a lot of extra doctoring up. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Debnam spoke on what Whitner has taught Jordan Brand about having community and retail presence in multiple places, saying that The Whitaker Group shows up authentically across its banners. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 It is used to describe someone who looks extremely confident, impeccably styled, fierce, or authentically and powerfully feminine. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 There’s always another internet grift for someone looking to save himself fast, and without any gimmicky visual intrusions, the film feels authentically tuned into the aspirational mentality and oppressive reality of contemporary social media. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Sep. 2026 The film goes to great lengths to present an authentically complex trauma response. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 Their one-night stand at his college dorm veers, throughout the years, into the unexpected twists and turns of an authentically modern love story. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 The people who aren’t looking for the typical summer vacation, but who want to experience the island more slowly and authentically. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentically
  1. very
  2. truly
  3. actually
  4. really
  5. genuinely
Adverb
  • The hotel is very grown up, and therefore not exactly relaxing with very young kids (or, at least, not with my kid)—although children are not discouraged.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Thirteen are rated at very high risk or in default, and 23 have no rating from the big agencies, which cuts them from international bond markets.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Best Pop Solo Performance can be a space where the Recording Academy recognizes — and perhaps awards — artists with songs that truly connect with the world, regardless of vocal chops.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Garfield's performance is both hilarious and truly unsettling.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of truly
Adverb
  • Whether Apple is actually preparing that product is besides the point, Luria added that just the possibility shows how limited Oura’s competitive position could be against a company that controls the entire iPhone ecosystem.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking of swords, Sam actually carries one around his San Francisco apartment while schmoozing with reporters over his blamelessness in the OpenAI ouster.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • But your compassion, your kind heart, and your holiness are what really elevate you in my eyes.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • My teammates have been finishing the ball [at a] really, really high rate.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • Triumph Motorcycles has spent decades turning a once-fading British marque into a genuinely global name.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Whereas Jake, the powerful warlock who’s got so much going for him, has darker qualities, in some ways, than Ollie, who is a genuinely great guy and is now trying to make the best of [his circumstances].
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of genuinely

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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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