veritable
adjective
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Veritable, like its close relative verity ("truth"), came to English through Anglo-French from Latin. It is ultimately derived from verus, the Latin word for "true," which also gave us verify, aver, and verdict. Veritable is often used as a synonym of genuine or authentic ("a veritable masterpiece"), but it is also frequently used to stress the aptness of a metaphor, often in a humorous tone ("a veritable swarm of lawyers"). In the past, usage commentators have objected to the latter use, but today it doesn't draw much criticism.
Examples of veritable in a Sentence
Charles Kesler, National Review, 20 June 2024
Not only is this home a veritable sanctuary for those seeking peace and privacy, but its location also can’t be replicated.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
There’s a veritable mountain of research connecting exercise with healthy brain function.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 17 June 2024
Over the past month, the Australian emerged from her role in the background to mount a veritable media blitz lobbying for CEO Elon Musk’s pay deal—dubbed the largest in human history.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 June 2024
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veritable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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