Genuine

Authentic

Real

Valid

Legitimate

True

Bona fide

Sincere

1 Antonym: Authentic

The museum showcased an authentic collection of ancient artifacts from the Egyptian tombs.

She preferred to wear authentic vintage clothing rather than replicas or modern styles.

The restaurant is known for its authentic Italian cuisine, prepared with traditional recipes.

The documentary aimed to provide an authentic portrayal of life in rural communities.

2 Antonym: Valid

To participate in the conference, you need to provide a valid ID at the registration desk.

The scientist presented valid evidence to support her groundbreaking theory.

His argument was compelling, but it lacked valid data to back up his claims.

The lawyer’s objections were based on valid legal principles that the judge had to consider.

3 Antonym: Legitimate

His concerns about the project were legitimate and needed to be addressed immediately.

The organization is a legitimate charity that has been registered with the government.

She had a legitimate reason for leaving the meeting early due to a family emergency.

The business owner worked hard to ensure all transactions were legitimate and transparent.

4 Antonym: Bona fide

The antique shop provided a bona fide certificate of bona fideity for the rare vase.

The scholarship is offered only to bona fide students who are enrolled full-time at the university.

The new business must prove it is a bona fide entity by providing its registration and tax documents.

She was a bona fide expert in her field, having published numerous articles on the subject.