as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Pleasure, in this view, can result in a bona fide shift in consciousness — a state of being where attention narrows, anxiety fades and bodily experience takes over.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
No shortage of bona fide collectors have added a Chanel watch to their vaults.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Anyone who isn't a bona fide sociopath will find this depiction (and several others!) of physical and psychological torture to be deeply disturbing.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Not just fringe players, but bona fide stars and impact types.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
No shortage of bona fide collectors have added a Chanel watch to their vaults.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Anyone who isn't a bona fide sociopath will find this depiction (and several others!) of physical and psychological torture to be deeply disturbing.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Not just fringe players, but bona fide stars and impact types.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
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But authentic, demonstrable progress: proof of better outcomes, built on real expertise.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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While the filling is made of microfiber, the material mimics both the fluffiness and warmth of authentic down.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This was an honest error and was not intentional in any way.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Gandolfini was right: The series almost wasn’t cast authentically with real Italian actors.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know about haints, including a compilation of viewers' genuine reactions to Coogler's subtle reference.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, because of the time required to design and produce the actual medal, the ceremony in the U.S. Capitol wasn't on the books until recently.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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The mostly instrumental project kicks off its time at No. 37 on the Official Soundtrack Albums chart, joining the actual soundtrack inside the top 40.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Synology's firmware, as of this writing, allows for a configuration file edit that can disable checks for certified drives.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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