real thing
Not a fake
The real thing is the authentic version rather than an imitation or substitute.
It emphasizes genuineness: I've had cheap knockoffs, but this is the real thing.
The phrase often implies something is worth waiting for or worth the extra cost.
In relationships, it can signal true love versus infatuation: This time it's the real thing.
Truly what it claims
- bona fideAuthentic and sincere
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- veritableTruly what's claimed
- actualExisting in fact
certified · verified · validated · unfeigned · sincere · honest · credible · trustworthy
Authentic original item
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
- standardLevel of quality accepted
benchmark · model · template · paradigm · touchstone · gold standard · reference · epitome
Of body or matter
- materialPhysical matter; pertinent
- concreteSolid building mixture
- solidFirm matter state
- palpablePerceptible to touch or senses
tactile · corporeal · substantive · touchable · visible · actual · existing · present
Central essential portion
- fundamentalForming the base
- substancePhysical material with mass
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- cruxMost important point
gist · essence · kernel · nub · nitty-gritty · brass tacks · bottom line · meat
Verifiable piece of information
- actualityState of existing fact
- veracityConformity to fact
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- accuracyDegree of correctness
honesty · certainty · proof · evidence · validity · genuineness · unvarnished truth
genuine
Truly what it claims
- bona fideAuthentic and sincere
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- veritableTruly what's claimed
actual · certified · verified · validated · unfeigned · sincere · honest · credible · trustworthy · reliable
genuine article
Authentic original item
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
standard · benchmark · model · template · paradigm · touchstone · gold standard · reference · epitome · master
physical
Of body or matter
palpable · tactile · corporeal · substantive · touchable · visible · actual · existing · present · manifest
core
Central essential portion
- fundamentalForming the base
- substancePhysical material with mass
- heartCirculatory system's pump
crux · gist · essence · kernel · nub · nitty-gritty · brass tacks · bottom line · meat · pith
fact
Verifiable piece of information
- actualityState of existing fact
- veracityConformity to fact
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
accuracy · honesty · certainty · proof · evidence · validity · genuineness · unvarnished truth
- Authentic Itemsoriginal, authentic, genuine leather, sterling silver, solid gold
real thingillusion
Misleading sensory impression
fantasy · figment · mirage · hallucination · figment of imagination
real, thing, really, nothing, things, reality, unreal, anything, everything