as in real
formal
true or real
—used to emphasize a description
The island is a veritable paradise. The sale attracted a veritable mob of people.
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Recent Examples of veritable
So don’t be a sleepyhead about this T-Heads release, a veritable sequel to last year’s success.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Darryn Peterson on Tuesday night joined a veritable ‘who’s who’ in the basketball world in winning co-MVP honors at the prestigious McDonald’s All-America game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
But congressional history also teaches that anti-alien bills, however unconstitutional, represent major roadblocks to the operation of federal reapportionment that can metastasize into a veritable constitutional crisis.
— Made By History, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
The rest of its ingredients make up a veritable bouquet of vegetables: Carrots, celery, cabbage, onion, parsley, and turnip are diluted and mixed with the caramel color to make a shelf-stable seasoning condiment that boosts a wide variety of dishes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Darryn Peterson on Tuesday night joined a veritable ‘who’s who’ in the basketball world in winning co-MVP honors at the prestigious McDonald’s All-America game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
But congressional history also teaches that anti-alien bills, however unconstitutional, represent major roadblocks to the operation of federal reapportionment that can metastasize into a veritable constitutional crisis.
— Made By History, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
The rest of its ingredients make up a veritable bouquet of vegetables: Carrots, celery, cabbage, onion, parsley, and turnip are diluted and mixed with the caramel color to make a shelf-stable seasoning condiment that boosts a wide variety of dishes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritable
Adjective
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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
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 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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Ten looks from her archives will close out the show with a focus on classic glamour.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether your aesthetic leans vintage eclectic or organic modern, there's something for everyone with our range of seating options: Choose from colorful velvet, classic leather, and even curved details.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In utter disbelief, June responds by getting out of line and following the voice calling her name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the fact that every Tesla vehicle is equipped with surveillance cameras, which the vehicle manufacturer calls Sentry Mode, unmitigated Tesla vandalism continues to grow.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Making a film that’s so universally appealing was the difference between mere success and unmitigated sensation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, there were 285 total cases nationwide with no deaths reported by the CDC.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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The double-digit number of people laid off may be a small fraction of the 10,000 total layoffs at HHS, but the cuts included the person who determines what funds each state receives for the program.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Quick sketches are perfect for marking up documents or adding anything that's tricky to do with text, such as a graph or a math equation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is perfect for those wanting to add a little spring fun into their life or looking to go into the season with a bang.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Call me crazy, but there’s a definite pulp feel to all the prison scenes and sets, too.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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For everything else, pause until there is more clarity – Effective leaders are realistic about their ability to set a definite plan in the early days of tariffs.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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