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authentic work

[/ɔːˈθɛntɪk wɜːrk/]
nounpl: authentic works
obra autêntica
1. An original creation by an artist, author, or creator that is genuine and not a copy, forgery, or imitation
The museum displayed only authentic works by Picasso, verified by experts.
O museu exibiu apenas obras autênticas de Picasso, verificadas por especialistas.
2. A work that reflects the true style, intent, and originality of its creator without alterations or falsifications
Scholars debated whether the newly discovered manuscript was an authentic work of Shakespeare.
Estudiosos debateram se o manuscrito recém-descoberto era uma obra autêntica de Shakespeare.
Synonyms
genuine workoriginal worklegitimate workbona fide worktrue work
Antonyms
forgerycounterfeit workfake workimitation workreplicafraudulent work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obra autêntica
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
obra autêntica/legítima
Both terms commonly used in academic and art contexts
Portugal
obra autêntica/genuína
Both terms used; 'genuína' is also common in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the real deal
the genuine article
certify the authenticity of a work
authenticate a work
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