as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Her influence reached far beyond politics, solidifying her status as a bona fide style icon, with her timeless looks emulated by celebrities such as Kris Jenner over the years.
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
Passersby took notice as the crew toured throughout the fair, and the videographers leaped at chances to interview bona fide fairgoers.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2025
This time last season, Carlson was viewed as a player with interesting potential, but was much older relative to his peers and perhaps not a bona fide NBA talent.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
From its meme-worthy lime-green cover to its surprising role in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, the project propelled her from cult favorite to bona fide pop A-lister.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
Passersby took notice as the crew toured throughout the fair, and the videographers leaped at chances to interview bona fide fairgoers.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2025
This time last season, Carlson was viewed as a player with interesting potential, but was much older relative to his peers and perhaps not a bona fide NBA talent.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
From its meme-worthy lime-green cover to its surprising role in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, the project propelled her from cult favorite to bona fide pop A-lister.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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Why not visit Germany right now to experience firsthand history-in-the-making, but at the same time bring back authentic Wall remnants?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Use the new moon in your sign on June 25 to set intentions around community, joy, and authentic friendship.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This was certainly true of the Mets last summer when Taylor played his way into the lineup more consistently than Harrison Bader.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
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This rings especially true for me, a vegetarian for nearly two decades.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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This is a great way to spot medical fraud or an honest human error like a miscoding of services.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Rebuilding company trust requires honest leadership, true accountability and a thorough examination of the company’s values — and whether they’re being lived or merely listed on the company website.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Why gold demand surged While the dollar or the euro isn’t going away anytime soon, Doshi said the demand for real hard assets that complement fiat currency rose over the last few decades as global debt and governments’ share of that debt has increased.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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What is a real excuse is when Fiona dropped out of my birthday party the day of because her longtime friend was finally getting a kidney transplant and wanted her there.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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Having vowed to run a more aggressive general election campaign after losing last month’s Democratic mayoral primary to Mamdani by a 12-percentage-point margin, Cuomo even questioned whether his opponent’s condolences for the NYPD officer killed in Monday’s shooting were genuine.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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That is the only way Trump can be a genuine peacemaker in the Middle East.—
ZAHA HASSAN,
Foreign Affairs,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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My original intent was that people would partner with us.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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But if you get cited again later, you'll be charged both the new $50 fine and the original one that was waived.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The actual spinal bones can weaken or arewedge shaped, allowing the hump to happen.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Visitors can explore the fort, which is a replica of the original and is one of few forts reconstructed to its actual size.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The chance to stargaze from the comfort of your bed, especially in a certified dark site, is truly an unparalleled experience.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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For the best results, and to stay injury-free, team up with a certified fitness professional.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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