as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
an inauthentic warbonnet that was probably made in an overseas factory a few months ago
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Recent Examples of inauthentic
The social media user who first shared the image identified it as inauthentic in a follow-up post.
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Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
After all, people are pretty good at detecting when a person or a company is being inauthentic.
—Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Many successors fear that moving beyond their predecessor’s vision will be seen as disrespectful, inauthentic, or even opportunistic—as if change itself were an act of betrayal.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Similarly, a personal brand that changes too frequently can feel inauthentic.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
After all, people are pretty good at detecting when a person or a company is being inauthentic.
—Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Many successors fear that moving beyond their predecessor’s vision will be seen as disrespectful, inauthentic, or even opportunistic—as if change itself were an act of betrayal.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Similarly, a personal brand that changes too frequently can feel inauthentic.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauthentic
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Also known as package confusion, this form of attack was first demonstrated in 2021 in a proof-of-concept exploit that executed counterfeit code on networks belonging to some of the biggest companies on the planet, Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla included.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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In February 2018, during the previous Trump administration, Ortega-Anguiano tried to reenter the U.S. with a counterfeit document.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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With digital platforms flooded with bots and fake numbers, Kerns built his following and client base by offering true engagement, authority, and working systems.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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However, according to the businesses, The Knot defrauded them by providing leads that were either largely worthless or completely fake.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Uncanny valley is a term for a reason: The brain can only take so much false information that’s appears to be real.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Comments Steve Burns understands first-hand the detrimental impact online rumors and false narratives can have on public figures.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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The outlet stated that prosecutor Cray explained how the suspect had used a forged license to purchase a gun and 100 cartridges for around $843 (£650) from a private seller.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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She was charged with misdemeanor identity theft and criminal possession of a forged instrument, later pleading guilty to one misdemeanor count.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Inauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauthentic. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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