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as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
had a genuine van Gogh hanging in their living room
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as in unaffected
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
genuine compliments about her boss's flair for fashion
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as in real
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
there's genuine value in learning how to do household repairs on one's own
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a genuine smile
a genuine effort
a genuine interest
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His deep passion for photography and his genuine connection with his subjects resulted in an intimate body of work, setting him apart in the world of entertainment photojournalism.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
For Tanya, this was an entirely organic and natural transition, which happened in a very genuine way.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The genuine impact of a viral trend can differ in menswear compared to womenswear.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Indeed, with some of these advanced tools capable of cloning a genuine website in just a matter of a few clicks, Warmenhoven said, phishing has become both more frequent and effective.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
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These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives.—
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Our fact-check sources Sam Zuber, Feb. 11, Phone interview with USA TODAY USA TODAY, Sept. 9, 2024, Meteorologists say New York City tornado video is not authentic | Fact check Thank you for supporting our journalism.—
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More than $50 million in federal funds that Alabama received for this year's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was unaffected by Trump's executive order because the funds came from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, al.com reported.—
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Since the law went into effect last month, TikTok — which claims 170 million U.S. users — has remained largely unaffected on American phones that had already downloaded the app.—
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The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.—
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Now, the conspiracy theory might be that those in uniform for Kansas City were not the real Chiefs since their play was so bad!—
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Senior officials responsible for keeping agencies honest and accountable were among those purged.—
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Even from an honest left-wing perspective, Haaland’s rise has little to ...—
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While the first is undeniably true, how accurate is the second?—
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Some may worry that setting back your thermostats could end up costing more money, based on the common misconception that furnaces work harder to warm a space back up — but experts say that’s not true.—
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Much more could be said about the actual and pending policy initiatives of the new administration, but sufficient unto the week is the evil thereof.—
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In one recent study, Transamerica found that fewer than two-thirds of retirees have an actual retirement plan.—
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Styled by Dani Levi, Kardashian wore a simple floor-length bodycon gown from Balenciaga Couture.—
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Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult.—
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The Senate is also set to vote on whether to confirm the remaining Trump Cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
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Veteran filmmaker Burns directed and produced the epic factual series about the formation of the U.S. along with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by long-term collaborator Geoffrey C. Ward (The Vietnam War).—
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“Genuine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuine. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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