as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
But some are hardier than others, particularly when they’re built for bona fide outdoor adventure.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
And though the comfort watch has cemented itself as a bona fide classic, Gilmore Girls only received one Emmy win across its 153 episodes, for Outstanding Makeup For A Series (Non-Prosthetic) in 2004.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, now bona fide superstar Riz Ahmed (who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance) learned to play drums and studied ASL for months in preparation for the role.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The one-time slayer of Blockbuster now has a bona fide blockbuster theatrical hit.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
And though the comfort watch has cemented itself as a bona fide classic, Gilmore Girls only received one Emmy win across its 153 episodes, for Outstanding Makeup For A Series (Non-Prosthetic) in 2004.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, now bona fide superstar Riz Ahmed (who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance) learned to play drums and studied ASL for months in preparation for the role.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The one-time slayer of Blockbuster now has a bona fide blockbuster theatrical hit.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
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Highlighting this, event ticking site, Eventbrite is seeing a 92% increase in sober gatherings, redefining the traditional night out with a fusion of wellness, music, and authentic community connections.—
Felicia Faber,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The menu features everything from sushi rolls and authentic ceviche to small plates of crudo and edamame.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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By this time, Elio is beginning to confront the reality of Oliver’s eventual departure (and thus, his first experience of true heartbreak).—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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This time, the Cougars feature a true freshman at QB in Bear Bachmeier, who has looked sharp throwing for 518 yards and four TDs as BYU breezed through non-conference play.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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And one Group of 5 staffer was especially honest, politely declining to partake in the survey.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Jones has been accurate and efficient, and Jonathan Taylor continues to be a workhorse in the backfield, breaking through tackles and keeping defenses honest.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Don’t rely on ballpark guesses in place of a real CMA.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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But perhaps the most telling part of Jones’ resurrection with the Colts is what he’s done against defenses that still aren’t convinced this is real.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The prediction has prompted a wide range of reactions, from genuine spiritual anticipation to open skepticism from religious scholars and mainstream pastors.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Better aligning patents with genuine innovation is not just a legal concern but a public health imperative.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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His obsession with gilding everything, whether with actual gold or paint, feels not unlike a Goodwill-furniture-flipper’s antiquing hack.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Sep. 2025
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An actual indictment would ultimately need to be backed by a grand jury, after hearing evidence put on by a prosecutor.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Libby Wood is a certified senior move manager and owner of Senior Settlers.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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To increase pay — for teachers or for non-certified positions — JCPS would need to either cut more money from other areas or raise revenue by imposing an increase on property taxes or beginning to collect a utility tax.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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