Synonyms

authenticity

American

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

noun

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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“He has a deep authenticity that people can feel,” Rachel Lanier said the day after the jury’s verdict.

From The Wall Street Journal

The DOJ confirmed the authenticity of the breach and published material, according to the Reuters report.

From Salon

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

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

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

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