authenticity
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- nonauthenticity noun
- unauthenticity noun
Etymology
Origin of authenticity
Example Sentences
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The DOJ confirmed the authenticity of the breach and published material, according to the Reuters report.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
It was only in 2025, while preparing an exhibition, that Parich managed to trace the hat's journey and confirm its authenticity.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
These include invisible watermarks embedded directly into images and cryptographic signatures linked to the technologist at the time of image capture, which can help verify authenticity.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Reflecting on his legacy, Coach partly blames the edit but acknowledges he often took himself too seriously, was arrogant, and tried too hard to be larger than life, yet he stresses his authenticity.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Several days later and thousands of miles away, at CIA headquarters in Washington, DC, experts pored over the letters and debated their authenticity.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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