as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
PBMs are to be paid in flat-dollar bona fide service fees rather than portions of rebates.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the age of social media, casting directors still have managed to find industry newcomers with relative digital obscurity and turn them into bona fide stars overnight.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
Last week, Carr’s FCC opened a proceeding that seeks public comment on whether The View qualifies for the bona fide news exemption to the equal-time rule.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Ben-Gvir, in addition to being an authoritarian racist, is a bona fide criminal.
—Avi Issacharoff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the age of social media, casting directors still have managed to find industry newcomers with relative digital obscurity and turn them into bona fide stars overnight.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
Last week, Carr’s FCC opened a proceeding that seeks public comment on whether The View qualifies for the bona fide news exemption to the equal-time rule.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Ben-Gvir, in addition to being an authoritarian racist, is a bona fide criminal.
—Avi Issacharoff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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Jim would be noticed for his authentic performance, and his career as a character actor was launched.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Made with a simple combination of authentic Greek ingredients including Greek vodka, extra virgin olive oil, and a custom Afrala sea salt solution, the cocktail highlights quality and authenticity.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), critics question whether Washington’s diplomatic efforts to end decades of conflict in the mineral-rich east are driven by genuine security concerns.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Pink is no comedian and many of the show’s bits fell flat, but the star’s fandom seemed genuine and her vocal prowess the envy of many a Tony nominee.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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This left Aniya to couple up with KC, who moments before opened his door to no one, which led to a popular meme online, and let’s be real, the first of many meme-worthy moments from KC.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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However, certain features—like real-time GPS tracking, escape alerts, activity tracking and custom voice commands—typically require a subscription plan.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Attleboro managed a two-out walk but Salerno limited any true damage in the top of the eighth.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Huang pitched herself as the true progressive in the race, saying Raman had drifted too close to the middle during her time on council.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Let’s be honest, not everyone loves shorts, and structured, straight or skinny pants are too restricting.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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These sound like honest observations.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The closure was prompted caused by increasing costs and the death of the original owner Mansour Yaghoubian, his son, Edmond Yaghoubian, told The Bee.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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She was seen holding a VHS copy of the original Toy Story, signed by members of the cast.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The music video shows Rodrigo prancing around the actual Palace of Versailles, in a controversial babydoll dress singing about a boy looking like an angel on its walls.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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However, that doesn’t affect the actual smoking process.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Authentic experiences working in instructional roles directly with children, in classrooms mentored by certified teachers, is a key component of the Read Alliance program.—
Read Alliance,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This expansion helps workers gain new skills, such as becoming a certified nursing assistant or welder, through federal assistance for training programs lasting 8 to 15 weeks.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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