as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
To say much more would be to spoil the twisted twists of the plot, in which the director finally applies his affinity for mounting dread to a bona fide horror movie — albeit one characterized by the off-kilter black humor that had become his speciality by that point.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
This approach to music curation of course reflects the show’s status as a bona fide hit with the resources to match.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
But the referees split over the degree to which Google had demonstrated bona fide quantum advantage.
—Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Then there's Oakland and Ravenwood, who are bona fide state championship contenders in Class 6A. Ditto for Page, East Robertson, Nashville Christian and Brentwood Academy in Class 5A, 2A, Division II-A and DII-AAA respectively.
—Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
This approach to music curation of course reflects the show’s status as a bona fide hit with the resources to match.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
But the referees split over the degree to which Google had demonstrated bona fide quantum advantage.
—Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Then there's Oakland and Ravenwood, who are bona fide state championship contenders in Class 6A. Ditto for Page, East Robertson, Nashville Christian and Brentwood Academy in Class 5A, 2A, Division II-A and DII-AAA respectively.
—Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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Through her book, coaching programs, and authentic voice, Keisha Leilani empowers women to embrace their confidence and express themselves fully.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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To embody the Like a Rolling Stone singer, the actor trained extensively, including five years of preparation, to learn to sing as well as play guitar and harmonica, and to work with dialect and movement coaches to make his performance feel authentic.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Town & Country takes its characters and their struggles at face value and, despite some gentle needling, celebrates their genuine camaraderie and familial commitment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to the filmmakers, the character’s journey toward genuine courage forms the emotional core of the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This was a golden age for these guys, ten years before Giuliani and any kind of real government crackdown, and a few years after Coppola’s Godfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The situation for Ridge Holland, who also uses his real name Luke Menzies, has reportedly worsened.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The interior of the shoe stays true to the brand’s line of classic winter boots, lined with a plush wool blend.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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One mailer in particular said that Persson and fellow Democratic candidates wanted to build apartments on 300 acres of green space, which isn’t true, Persson said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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His memoir is a patchy affair, to be honest, which omits entire swaths of his achievement, yet its wayward momentum exerts a certain charm, as if Hopkins were only just in control of his reminiscences.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Walks that resulted in us having the deepest, most honest and even the funniest conversations of our lives together.—
Louis Casiano , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This translation by Nancy Naomi Carlson preserves the rich musicality of the original French, as well as its frequent use of wordplay and often unusual word choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Jim Carrey inducted Soundgarden, bringing out the late Chris Cornell’s eldest daughter, Lily Cornell Silver, to speak about her father and introduce a performance by his former Soundgarden bandmates, including original member Hiro Yamamoto, with Taylor Momsen and Brandi Carlisle singing vocals.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Of course, the actual plot of Daisy Jones & the Six bears only a passing resemblance to the Fleetwood Mac story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The city’s Southbound Stock Connect scheme allows certified investors in mainland China to buy stocks listed in Hong Kong.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Consumers may also turn to community health centers or free clinics for help, which typically have navigators or certified application counselors available, Isabell said.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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