as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Suarez, who once played for Seattle, returns as a bona fide slugger, on pace for 54 home runs after hitting four in one game for the D’backs.
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Having shared time at the position the past two seasons, La Habra junior quarterback DJ Mitchell is the bona fide No. 1 guy this season.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
This feels like a bona fide competition for the backup spot behind Justin Herbert.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Her influence reached far beyond politics, solidifying her status as a bona fide style icon, with her timeless looks emulated by celebrities such as Kris Jenner over the years.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Having shared time at the position the past two seasons, La Habra junior quarterback DJ Mitchell is the bona fide No. 1 guy this season.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
This feels like a bona fide competition for the backup spot behind Justin Herbert.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Her influence reached far beyond politics, solidifying her status as a bona fide style icon, with her timeless looks emulated by celebrities such as Kris Jenner over the years.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
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Ralph Johnson is wry and endearing as the town rabbi, Ron Orbach is gruff and authentic as the butcher Lazar Wolf.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Blockchain could become the only way to prove a person or company is real and that their message is authentic.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Here's a breakdown on what's true, what's relevant and what's being left out of the big picture.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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Creatively, the book features specific talking points to spark transparent and honest conversations.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
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The project intends to empower Californians to engage in honest discussions, according to its mission statement.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Reducing recidivism starts with real support: jobs, housing, and care.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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These waivers help put real food back at the center of the program and empower states to lead the charge in protecting public health.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The most effective solution lies in embracing genuine flexibility.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With big sponsors such as Barclays, promoters like Live Nation and even investors like Blackrock, Vanguard and KKR now a target for activists, there’s a genuine fear that the tap could be turned off.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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This batch features the entire main cast of the original Star Trek series, from Capt. James T. Kirk, Spock and Uhura to Nurse and eventual-Chief Medical Officer Christine Chapel and Yeoman and eventual-Communications Officer Janice Rand.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Timo Tjahjanto took over directing duties from the original’s filmmaker Ilya Naishuller.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While this trend may appear to present a market opportunity for retailers considering local sourcing strategies, the gap between consumer intent and actual purchasing behavior remains significant.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The comments in the thread suggest that the official website selling F1 tickets is an agent, while the circuit is the actual seller.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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It is highly recommended that a taxpayer use the foreign country’s version of certified or registered mail because the receipt can serve as proof of timely mailing/filing.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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For certified cave divers, joining a dive here is remarkably straightforward.—
Jennifer Walker,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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