as in honest
being exactly as appears or as claimed
somewhat surprised to learn that our guide through the outback was a fair dinkum crocodile hunter
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinkum
Adjective
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025 -
The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a moment of genuine courage and growth, but it can be dismissed as snitching by viewers who can’t see past her overconfidence from several hours ago.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: Paxton is a genuine Trump ally and is eager to hit Cornyn for being a Washington establishment figure rather than true MAGA.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But against the Cavaliers, against the length of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ware stands essential, on a Heat roster that lacks a true backup center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Back here in the real world, other Under 30 honorees are harnessing AI to tackle important problems.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Throw in two kids and a wife to care for, there’s undeniably a lot going on, but in a way that Kota says keeps him focused and motivated on creating authentic music and an authentic life.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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This purity translates to a cleaner taste and a more authentic representation of the strain’s flavor profile.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Dinkum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinkum. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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