Synonym for "who they say they are?"

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Trying to think of a word that means "who they say they are." For instance,

The general is actually who he says he is.

The closest alternative I can come up with is legitimate. Any other thoughts?

XavierStuvw · Accepted Answer · 2019-10-01 09:19:48Z

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Would something the "the very one" fit your situation? See also synonyms in https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/very?s=t

answered Oct 1, 2019 at 9:19

XavierStuvw

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Yes, this does fit well in my sentence. Thank you!
– leetbacoon
Oct 1, 2019 at 9:25
How would one use that in the OP's example?
– Kris
Oct 1, 2019 at 11:31
The general is the very one?
– XavierStuvw
Oct 1, 2019 at 13:03

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Jeff · Accepted Answer · 2019-10-01 09:32:10Z

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Perhaps, The general is the man he claims to be.

answered Oct 1, 2019 at 9:32

Jeff

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