as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Both Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown are bona fide Cy Young Award candidates.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The former Rule 5 pick has established himself as a bona fide front-of-the-rotation arm and is arguably the top candidate to represent the White Sox at this summer’s All-Star Game.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
And the Sox seemingly found a bona fide closer in Grant Taylor, the rookie with a 102 mph fastball whom the Sox converted from being a starter at the beginning of the season in Double-A Birmingham.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Ride, by contrast, was a NASA astronaut and bona fide celebrity after her historic flight—a culture that was barely ready to welcome women astronauts, never mind one with a female partner.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The former Rule 5 pick has established himself as a bona fide front-of-the-rotation arm and is arguably the top candidate to represent the White Sox at this summer’s All-Star Game.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
And the Sox seemingly found a bona fide closer in Grant Taylor, the rookie with a 102 mph fastball whom the Sox converted from being a starter at the beginning of the season in Double-A Birmingham.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Ride, by contrast, was a NASA astronaut and bona fide celebrity after her historic flight—a culture that was barely ready to welcome women astronauts, never mind one with a female partner.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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This is world-building at a scale previously unthinkable, turning thousands of data points into an authentic, explorable universe for visitors of the sunshine state. 5.—
Kristen M. O’Hara,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Those in attendance will be treated to authentic Philly water ice and waterfront views from a sky-high Ferris wheel to exclusive premiums from the school’s Lost and Found.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Among the property's true highlights is its exceptional dining scene— beloved by both discerning locals and hotel guests.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The production noted how the work has continued to resonate with readers over the past decade, for its honest depiction of trauma recovery and the power of self-empowerment and love.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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If no deal is reached by August, there is a real danger that President Trump will impose high tariffs.—
Myron Brilliant,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The only thing more impressive is the cast's ability to maintain real, long-term relationships despite spending nearly two decades playing some of the most awful characters on TV.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Plaintiff Phone Discovery: Critical Strategic Elements Successful phone discovery requires understanding several strategic elements that can significantly improve outcomes: The Education Component: Many resistance issues stem from genuine misunderstanding about what cell phone forensics involves.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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There’s real reason for caution here, starting with the idea that interactions with A.I. can be treated as genuine relationships.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The current lineup of Jay & The Americans has one original member, 82-year-old harmony vocalist Sandy Deane Yaguda.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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For example, at the start of this week, my favorite cheap laptop, the Vivobook 14 (Snapdragon X) was on sale for just $550—that's $200 off the original price and $100 off the previous lowest price.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The actual production of the show is also driving an economic boom.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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As part of this collaboration, select Sephora locations will be offering free scoops of the actual rainbow sherbet on National Ice Cream Day, which is July 20.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Black women make up just 2% of certified agents, but their impact on the industry is undeniable.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Cosby, a certified legend in the Bey Hive, shared the moment on Instagram with a video that showed the Grammy-winning superstar spotting him in the crowd.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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