as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Adding a bona fide second-line center would take some of the pressure off Suzuki to do all the heavy lifting.
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The latter show features bona fide movie stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning, plus a plot — single mom starts an OnlyFans to make ends meet — that fits right in with the 21st-century trend of comedies that play like dramas.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Recently, fans of the series have been clamoring for a full-blown, HD remake of the N64 classic for a bona fide next-generation console, and the rumors started to swirl earlier this year that their dreams would become reality.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The Returning Champs So if the Cure were secretly a dance band and My Bloody Valentine were secretly a punk band, then who were the weekend’s bona fide rock stars?
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 8 June 2026
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The latter show features bona fide movie stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning, plus a plot — single mom starts an OnlyFans to make ends meet — that fits right in with the 21st-century trend of comedies that play like dramas.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Recently, fans of the series have been clamoring for a full-blown, HD remake of the N64 classic for a bona fide next-generation console, and the rumors started to swirl earlier this year that their dreams would become reality.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The Returning Champs So if the Cure were secretly a dance band and My Bloody Valentine were secretly a punk band, then who were the weekend’s bona fide rock stars?
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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For Edwards, the reaction reinforced why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, especially in her field of work.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in Fort Worth last week remembers his bright smile and genuine laugh.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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The film, based on Thomas Perry’s novel Strip, wears its influences — ranging from Elmore Leonard to Carl Hiaasen to Quentin Tarantino — heavily, without the genuine wit of many of its predecessors.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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But what if the real story is something much bigger?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The investment bank was less enthusiastic about gold as a hedge, noting that higher real yields and a stronger dollar have weighed on bullion prices, while gold options have become relatively expensive compared with equity and rates derivatives.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Life comes at you fast, and that could not be truer in the world of baseball.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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This is certainly true—and a rather banal truism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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As the investigation continued, evidence emerged that directly contradicted original theories that Jason Hobby had started or maintained the Alexander Mountain Fire.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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That tournament produced nearly a half-billion dollars in economic activity, double the original projections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The Aman Beverly Hills, currently under construction and expected to open in 2028, will supposedly not only include a full luxe floor for plastic surgery recovery but actual operating rooms, a private garden just for patients and surgeons on call.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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But what about the actual ceremony?—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The compensation plan that was passed at the June 15 board trustee meeting includes a $60,000 starting salary for certified teachers.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Without attorneys or a certified mail tracking number, Mollica may have been out of luck.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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