as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Through these means, a team like the one at Forward Lawyer Marketing can help your law office to cut through the noise of the marketplace and make a bona fide impact with consumers, bringing in more clients in the process.
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William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
With Lesnar standing there waiting, WWE has a massive box office attraction staring them in the face, both in the matchup itself and in Femi already looking like a bona fide star.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
This approach is most often used in lower and mid-price ranges, where bidding pressure is strongest, and typically requires proof of a bona fide competing offer.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The shifts in dealmaking has taken away the jackpot potential of a huge windfall for writers, directors, actors, producers and others if a movie or TV show is a bona fide hit.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
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William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
With Lesnar standing there waiting, WWE has a massive box office attraction staring them in the face, both in the matchup itself and in Femi already looking like a bona fide star.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
This approach is most often used in lower and mid-price ranges, where bidding pressure is strongest, and typically requires proof of a bona fide competing offer.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The shifts in dealmaking has taken away the jackpot potential of a huge windfall for writers, directors, actors, producers and others if a movie or TV show is a bona fide hit.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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Across the city, Sacramentans know Zelda’s Original Gourmet Pizza is the hottest place to get an authentic Chicago deep dish pie.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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That never was an authentic process.—
Mark Woods,
Florida Times-Union,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are experiences that EXPLORE facilitates best, and each traveler contributes to the projects in their own, genuine way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the real beauty here is that there isn’t much to do beyond taking a dip in the phenomenal infinity pool, followed by a nap.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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How to Spot the Next One Before sharing a story that sounds too absurd to be true, check the source page.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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That’s particularly true in the world of elite prep schools, which sometimes cost nearly $100,000 per year and often give athletic aid.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At least my mother was more honest.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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And to be honest, our offensive rebounding wasn’t poor.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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El Concilio — the group that led the effort to rename First Street for Cesar Chavez in 1993 — voted to pursue reversing that change, asking City Council to restore the street’s original name.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The reality television show that made the family a household name has been off the air for over a decade, but the family managed to foray the cancellation of the original series into TLC spin-offs, brand deals, and social media fame.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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How’s the actual beach stuff—sand and surf?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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While most of the other categories honor actual work accomplished — an actor who has given a performance, an editor who has cut scenes together, a writer who has penned a script — this new award seeks to honor those who make suggestions.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Auslander is a certified financial planner, as well as the president of SeaBridge Private Wealth, a division of SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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After 48 years of unsuccessful politicking, one might be tempted to call the idea of indexing capital gains a certified washout.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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