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
Jonny Steinberg, Time, 22 May 2025
In fact, the Met carpet was a veritable Thailand reunion.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Since February 2023, a veritable revolution has taken place in drone warfare, as unmanned platforms have increased in versatility, affordability, and function.
—Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Werth left Churchill with $3,500 in winnings, a veritable king’s ransom for a minor leaguer.
—Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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“Veritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veritable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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