genuine article
An authentic thing, as opposed to an imitation.
“Coffee” might be largely sawdust, or wheat, beans, beets, peas, and dandelion seeds, scorched black and ground to resemble the genuine article.
genuine
UK /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ US /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/
adj 2
Collocations
13(adj.) real
VERBS
be, look, prove
consider sth
Many experts consider his paintings genuine masterpieces from the Renaissance period.
ADV
absolutely, completely, perfectly, quite
His concern for the team was absolutely genuine, even though some players doubted him at first.
apparently | obviously | undoubtedly
(adj.) sincere
VERBS
appear, be, look, seem, sound
ADV
really, very
absolutely, completely, perfectly, quite
His concern for the homeless people in his neighborhood was completely genuine.
enough
The restaurant's reviews seemed genuine enough, so we decided to try it for dinner.
apparently | obviously | undoubtedly
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