as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
By then, Vila, despite his meager paycheck, was a bona fide star.
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Mark Gray, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
And Europe does not want to alienate the leader of a country that underpins its security when the outcome of a major war is unclear and when Russia is its bona fide adversary.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Thomas became the first WNBA player to record three straight triple-doubles after dismantling the Indiana Fever, highlighting her bona fide MVP credentials.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Mark Gray, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
And Europe does not want to alienate the leader of a country that underpins its security when the outcome of a major war is unclear and when Russia is its bona fide adversary.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Thomas became the first WNBA player to record three straight triple-doubles after dismantling the Indiana Fever, highlighting her bona fide MVP credentials.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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Their skin is clearer, more radiant; their hair is fuller; their glow feels authentic.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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It’s designed to ensure that your printer uses only authentic HP ink, which costs more than $10,000 a gallon (really).—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Slater’s first blast of the evening was a true wall-scraper in the top of the third, barely clearing the center-field fence to give the Giants an early 1-0 lead.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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And remember, the point spread is designed to divide the wagers evenly, not be a true indicator of value.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Simmons is a shell of his former self as a playmaker and was never able to develop a jump shot to at least keep defenses honest.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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And being honest about that helped build long-term trust.—
Greg Peters,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The real clash with liberals is not over how big government should be, but over what the state should be empowered to do.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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That was an interesting time because so many people were trying to capitalize and not doing stuff that was real.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her practice stands out for its meticulous, trial-ready approach and genuine commitment to her clients.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who demonstrate genuine care for their people during difficult transitions protect not only their organizational culture but also their long-term competitiveness.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The original sketch ran in October 2023, when Bargatze first hosted of the long-running sketch show.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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By 1880, Jenkins had taken over Moffat’s operation entirely, selling the original business’s stock of Hallet & Davis pianos and Estey organs.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The film, which largely unfolds on Christmas Eve, has a wonderful sense of the dying light of a late December day, the transition from a shade of damp gray to the inky black of night, and, even better, an actual sense of a particular American place.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the actual cost of providing housing, meals and transportation for prisoners at Miami Correctional is about $80 per person.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Touches such as pre-stamped postcards at each stop, insider list’s of the best restaurants in Stockholm, pop-up birding on deck with the staff member who is also a certified naturalist, or bringing a local composer on board for an evening performance.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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About 34 percent of cotton now comes from certified sources, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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