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

Key to the aesthetic and historical authenticity of “Aztec Batman” was the knowledge that Alejandro Díaz Barriga, one of the most prominent historians of Aztec culture, shared with the production.

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Also at play, I suspect: the Gen Z affinity for old-school technology—everything from vinyl records to analog cameras—and the desire for physical authenticity in our increasingly digital world.

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These dealers take steps to verify the authenticity of the gold they sell and often work with coin agencies like the U.S.

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That hands-on involvement informs the movie’s portrait of Mike, lending it an authenticity and an insight that makes it feel, at times, like a documentary.

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Also, challenge coins — given to show achievements, events or membership in a unit — belonging to Neuman and his wife, who is also a retired Marine, were used on set to add more touches of authenticity.

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