as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
From 1935 to 1938, Temple was the biggest box office draw in the world, filling more seats in theaters than leading man Clark Gable and bona fide superstars like Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo.
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Venable isn’t worried about not having a bona fide leadoff hitter.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
This is the bona fide vacation season, after all.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Time magazine, after all, has turned its Person of the Year and Time 100 list as bona fide franchises, and has had success pushing into film and TV production.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Venable isn’t worried about not having a bona fide leadoff hitter.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
This is the bona fide vacation season, after all.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Time magazine, after all, has turned its Person of the Year and Time 100 list as bona fide franchises, and has had success pushing into film and TV production.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
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Throw in two kids and a wife to care for, there’s undeniably a lot going on, but in a way that Kota says keeps him focused and motivated on creating authentic music and an authentic life.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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This purity translates to a cleaner taste and a more authentic representation of the strain’s flavor profile.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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This was an honest error and was not intentional in any way.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Back here in the real world, other Under 30 honorees are harnessing AI to tackle important problems.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know about haints, including a compilation of viewers' genuine reactions to Coogler's subtle reference.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Build genuine connection with content that showcases your expertise and positions you as the obvious choice.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Your actual card number is never shared with the retailer, which lowers the risk of your data being stolen.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fiction, meanwhile, can upturn such collective attitudes by conveying the specificity of actual working lives and workplaces, recognizing that even the most monotonous labor can shape the self.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The only way to do this is to consume your hardware, software or packages from a manufacturer-category provider or supplier with a certified CE marking.—
Stephanie Domas,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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