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being what it appears to be

These words describe things that are what people say they are, or are what they appear to be.

One of the most common words for this isreal. Something that is real is exactly what it appears to be, or what people say it is.

That's not his real hair, is it? I thought it was a bad wig!

The opposite ofrealisfake.

This is fake fur.

For more opposites ofreal, see the article atartificial.

Genuineis also used to describe things that are exactly what they appear to be or are said to be.Genuineis often used in more official contexts about things that could be valuable.

The painting is a genuine Picasso.

The opposite ofgenuineiscounterfeit.Counterfeitis used especially of money that is not real.

He was arrested for attempting to pay with a counterfeit £50 note.

The cartel provided counterfeit passports to its smugglers.

Authenticthings are what they are claimed to be.Authenticis most often used to describe things that come from a particular time, place, or culture and are exactly the same as what is found in that time, place, or culture.

The clerk certified that the documents were authentic.

This is authentic Mexican cuisine.

If someone or something is exactly what is claimed, and especially if that is surprising, you can use the wordhonest-to-goodnessto describe it or them.Honest-to-goodnessis used before a noun.

My father is an honest-to-goodness door-to-door salesman.

If a person or thing is proven to be what they claim to be, then you can say they arebona fide.Bona fideimplies an official or earned status.

Her recovery was a bona fide miracle.

He was a bona fide conservative voter.

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释义	Thesaurus article:being what it appears to be being what it appears to be These words describe things that are what people say they are, or are what they appear to be. One of the most common words for this isreal. Something that is real is exactly what it appears to be, or what people say it is. That's not his real hair, is it? I thought it was a bad wig! The opposite ofrealisfake. This is fake fur. For more opposites ofreal, see the article atartificial. Genuineis also used to describe things that are exactly what they appear to be or are said to be.Genuineis often used in more official contexts about things that could be valuable. The painting is a genuine Picasso. The opposite ofgenuineiscounterfeit.Counterfeitis used especially of money that is not real. He was arrested for attempting to pay with a counterfeit £50 note. The cartel provided counterfeit passports to its smugglers. Authenticthings are what they are claimed to be.Authenticis most often used to describe things that come from a particular time, place, or culture and are exactly the same as what is found in that time, place, or culture. The clerk certified that the documents were authentic. This is authentic Mexican cuisine. If someone or something is exactly what is claimed, and especially if that is surprising, you can use the wordhonest-to-goodnessto describe it or them.Honest-to-goodnessis used before a noun. My father is an honest-to-goodness door-to-door salesman. If a person or thing is proven to be what they claim to be, then you can say they arebona fide.Bona fideimplies an official or earned status. Her recovery was a bona fide miracle. He was a bona fide conservative voter. Related articles existing in fact Cambridge English Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press#https://dictionary.cambridge.org//thesaurus/articles/being-what-it-appears-to-be##
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