as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Suarez, who once played for Seattle, returns as a bona fide slugger, on pace for 54 home runs after hitting four in one game for the D’backs.
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Having shared time at the position the past two seasons, La Habra junior quarterback DJ Mitchell is the bona fide No. 1 guy this season.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
This feels like a bona fide competition for the backup spot behind Justin Herbert.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Having shared time at the position the past two seasons, La Habra junior quarterback DJ Mitchell is the bona fide No. 1 guy this season.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
This feels like a bona fide competition for the backup spot behind Justin Herbert.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
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Ralph Johnson is wry and endearing as the town rabbi, Ron Orbach is gruff and authentic as the butcher Lazar Wolf.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Blockchain could become the only way to prove a person or company is real and that their message is authentic.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While some characters like Connie and Bobby literally grow, true to the show’s comedic approach, King of the Hill’s return underscores how whether in real or animated life, some people never change.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Gilded Age has been a true word-of-mouth phenomenon.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Creatively, the book features specific talking points to spark transparent and honest conversations.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
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Naturally, romantic commitments could become affected by the trajectory of your professional goals, so be honest with yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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She is next slated to appear in the boxing drama Christy, based on the life of real professional pugilist Christy Martin.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Reducing recidivism starts with real support: jobs, housing, and care.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The most effective solution lies in embracing genuine flexibility.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With big sponsors such as Barclays, promoters like Live Nation and even investors like Blackrock, Vanguard and KKR now a target for activists, there’s a genuine fear that the tap could be turned off.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The original film is available to stream on Netflix.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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His original response to the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre of Israelis and others certainly was expected — a death penalty for the Palestinian terrorists who make even their own people suffer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Which was more nerve-wracking, the actual audition or the performance in the movie?—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The actual rich keep finding new places to stash themselves away—on superyachts, in underground bunkers, off the planet altogether—and yet spectacles of wealth are now accessible 24/7 through our devices.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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For those uninitiated, the Alien film franchise (starting with 1979’s Alien) centers on humans trying to survive an encounter with a fearsome alien species that is a certified killing machine, with razor-sharp teeth and acid for blood.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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About 68 agencies in the state are seeking certified officers, PoliceApp indicates.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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