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authenticity

American  
[aw-then-tis-i-tee, aw-thuhn-] / ˌɔ θɛnˈtɪs ɪ ti, ˌɔ θən- /

noun

  1. the quality of being authentic; genuineness.


Other Word Forms

  • nonauthenticity noun
  • unauthenticity noun

Etymology

Origin of authenticity

First recorded in 1650–60; authentic + -ity

Example Sentences

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FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s officials confirmed they were aware of the message, and said they are “actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity.”

From Los Angeles Times

Miranda said seeing Bad Bunny - who in 2016 worked as a grocery store cashier - represent Puerto Rico, an American territory, with pride, love, and authenticity "means everything".

From BBC

“Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity,” the officials’ statement said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it was aware of those notes but did not verify their authenticity.

From Los Angeles Times

"He has the authenticity and the communication skills, and when you have that, you can conjure belief in people," he said.

From BBC