as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
After pushing Leeds back to the top tier of English soccer and making the 49ers competitive again, the venture arm eyes the chance to make Rangers FC a bona fide winner again.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
Purdy has been a bona fide star since taking over as San Francisco's starting quarterback in 2022.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The Fifteenth Doctor is even more comfortable around humans than the Tenth, a bona fide force of nature with killer fashion sense and empathy to burn.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Unfortunately for certain bona fide hits on broadcast TV, longevity in primetime doesn’t necessary lead to — or even guarantee — a major win at the Emmys.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 May 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
Purdy has been a bona fide star since taking over as San Francisco's starting quarterback in 2022.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The Fifteenth Doctor is even more comfortable around humans than the Tenth, a bona fide force of nature with killer fashion sense and empathy to burn.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Unfortunately for certain bona fide hits on broadcast TV, longevity in primetime doesn’t necessary lead to — or even guarantee — a major win at the Emmys.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
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Blending contemporary luxury with rustic Tuscan charm, the property features landscaped gardens, swimming pools with lazy river-flow current systems, tennis courts, and an on-site restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine with fresh local ingredients.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Another mid-day favorite is Olives, an authentic Greek taverna owned by Nick and Gayle Mourgides.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Mosquitoes are a true scourge, responsible for up to one million human deaths per year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Hoang said the online allegations — none of which were true — led to threats of violence against the university, and there was talk that some parents withdrew their children because of them.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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How can leaders conduct honest conversations without inspiring defensiveness, denial, or backlash?—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One of those fans, apparently, is singer Ciara, who recently urged the Harlem artist to make Lampkin an honest women after running into the rapper in the BET Awards press room this weekend.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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That's pretty high in today's electric-mobility market, but the real problem for the new VanMoof will be regaining rider loyalty and trust.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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That seems like a very high number and could create real problems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
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Learning to be resilient from the inside out is essential for developing genuine capacity and successfully navigating challenging times.—
Melissa Cidado,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Being transparent in this way helps build trust and demonstrates a genuine dedication to improvement.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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During the pandemic-era streaming boom, Netflix, along with other global streamers, invested heavily in original African content in a bid to boost subscriber numbers and touted the continent, with its low streaming penetration rates and large, young population, as a future growth market.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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The original National Theatre run played from Nov. 21, 2024, through Jan. 25, 2025, in the Lyttelton Theatre before being released to cinemas worldwide through National Theatre Live.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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This Sundance Film Festival breakout used actual sea life to add all-too-realism to its worst-case vacation scenario.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Trade rumours are flying, and with Chris Kreider’s cap hit dumped to the Anaheim Ducks, more actual trades are likely to start flowing once the Stanley Cup Final wraps this week.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Background The certified neighborhood program had just been finalized, so that Dixon Trail was the first community building to that standard, notes an IBHS spokesperson.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As Carney reminds us, expert curation by a certified professional is what separates a truly worthwhile wine club from one that falls flat.—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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