How to Use the genuine article in a Sentence
the genuine article
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The fakes are similar to the genuine article in appearance, but some show poor craftsmanship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
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Yet digital death differs, crucially, from the genuine article.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Who or what is this simulated girlfriend experience that has seemingly overridden Nikki, and where is the genuine article?
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026
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Kayleigh Davies, antiques specialist at Auctionet, told Newsweek that the best way to learn to authenticate luxury pens is to handle the genuine article.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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The quarter zip took on a life of its own in September, when Restricted, a Miami luxury reseller that primarily stocks Chrome Hearts and accepts cryptocurrency as payment, claimed to be selling the genuine article.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 14 Feb. 2026
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