genuine article
The phrase "genuine article" is often used to emphasize authenticity and high quality, distinguishing something from imitations.
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Definition
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(informal)An item or person that is authentic and not a copy.
Example
- That painting is the genuine article, not a reproduction.
- After meeting him, I can say he's the genuine article.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "genuine article":
real dealbona fidehonest to goodnessreal onefair dinkumtrue blueproper articlestraight goods