authenticity

[aw-then-tis-i-tee, aw-thuhn-]

noun

1. the quality of being authentic; genuineness.

Other Word Forms

• nonauthenticity noun
• unauthenticity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of authenticity¹

First recorded in 1650–60; authentic + -ity

Example Sentences

Dawn is as skin-deep as it gets, a character with no discernible motives and a frustrating absence of realism in a film that’s desperately aiming for authenticity.

From Salon

I’ve found there’s also another option: One can spend a few nights with the authenticity of “Nobody’s Girl.”

From Los Angeles Times

She now has concerns over the authenticity of his ashes.

From BBC

There’s a need for honesty and authenticity, and nobody’s gonna be more honest or real than you yourself.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t foresee a real avenue for actual relief here,” Nadreau said “Courts are incredibly reluctant to weigh in on the authenticity of religious practices.”

From Los Angeles Times

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