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also pucka
as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
wondering whether the old-looking ivory box was pukka—or just something recently manufactured in China
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Recent Examples of pukka
And if my name were Nikki or Bobby, the state of the state would be pukka — sorry, strong.
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Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
Anand Giridharadas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2016
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Adjective
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Most importantly, understanding the difference between age labels and generations will eliminate the age hype and produce more authentic communications that resonate.Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps her highest praise is that Destiny's performance was authentic outside and inside the ring.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Modernization should be driven by genuine needs, not trends.Siddharth Gawshinde, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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This special need has been Ralph’s only real barrier to finding a forever home as a single pet.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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No, the real jolt came from realizing the true breadth of Jacinto’s range.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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This topic of research started with a group of Japanese scientists trying to determine the true benefits of forest bathing—shinrin-yoku.Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
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Certainly, that had been true in watching the Red Wings of late.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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However, as understated as some of these gestures toward theme can be, the movie’s actual drama unfolds in bizarre ways, usually over one-sided cellphone calls, during which Zaki is tasked with relaying information to the audience while reacting to it in the moment.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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And the hotel’s actual spa is a true destination: Influenced by Ayurvedic holistic philosophy, The Palms AVEDA Spa offers beachside massages as well as other spa and salon services.Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Pukka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pukka. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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