Definition
An authentic thing, as opposed to an imitation.
In Context
- "“Coffee” might be largely sawdust, or wheat, beans, beets, peas, and dandelion seeds, scorched black and ground to resemble the genuine article."
- ""Bob was a dynamo, a force of nature. Bob was the genuine article," Joshua Goldbard said."
Also Said As
- real thing
- real deal
- real McCoy
- pure quill
Opposite In Meaning
- copy
- counterfeit
- ;
- fake
- imitation
- lookalike
- phony