How to Use authentic in a Sentence

authentic

adjective
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  • Experts have confirmed that the signature on the letter is authentic.
  • The building is an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse.
  • The witness provided an authentic record of what actually took place.
  • She prepared a very authentic Mexican meal.
  • We saw authentic examples of ancient Roman sculpture.
  • The Art Kitchen serves the best authentic Thai food in the area.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Was that pin the tail on the donkey box made for the show, or authentic to the '80s?
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 May 2022
  • But at the end of the day, the key is just to be myself, to be true and authentic.
    — David Martindale, star-telegram.com, 1 June 2017
  • What does that mean to you to bring your authentic self to work?
    — refinery29.com, 11 May 2021
  • For the film, Heimann wanted authentic jeans for the era.
    — Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Very authentic, down to the very mixed age range that hangs out there.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2017
  • And there was a way in which this anger was read as authentic.
    — Julie Zeilinger, Marie Claire, 24 Oct. 2018
  • The whole idea of pride is the power of being your authentic self.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2020
  • Cram confirmed a copy of the email sent by Mooney was authentic.
    — Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
  • But the buzz was authentic, and there’s nothing like the real thing.
    — New York Times, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Red Light Roxy is an authentic swingin' jazz and blues band.
    — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 7 July 2020
  • Though there was still crowd noise being piped in, the feel was authentic.
    — Sam Blum, Dallas News, 13 Oct. 2020
  • It's not meant to be real, but it's meant to feel authentic.
    — Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, 17 June 2018
  • But there was a lot about him that was honest and authentic.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Police said the scammer had spoofed the number to make the call seem authentic.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 17 Jan. 2020
  • The Leo moon has wisdom to share on how to be authentic with others.
    — USA TODAY, 18 July 2023
  • Wasn’t the whole point of this workshop to embrace our authentic selves?
    — Suzannah Weiss, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Mar. 2018
  • In order to avoid this scam, contact your bank to see if the check is authentic.
    — Melissa Ramsey, Houston Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2020
  • Mid-rise, slim through the thighs with a taper below the knee, these khakis have an authentic look and a great fit.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 13 July 2023
  • Find out what your authentic self is and be that, come hell or high water.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Still, there are just enough faithful homages in there to make things feel authentic.
    — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2018
  • Present your authentic self and speak to being ready for a new challenge.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022
  • In a few minutes, the room will smell like (authentic!) pumpkin spice.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
  • All the houses were authentic and hundreds of years old.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Be sure to ask the dealer if their designs are authentic.
    — Marion Fasel, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2017

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