as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Miley Cyrus’s Something Beautiful album rollout has been nothing short of a bona fide fashion fest.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 June 2025
Hughes is a bona fide superstar making less than $8 million against the cap for two more seasons.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 15 June 2025
In this alternate reality, the whole of Los Angeles is a bona fide war zone.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
There is plenty of talent at the position in New England, but none of them are bona fide stars.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 June 2025
Hughes is a bona fide superstar making less than $8 million against the cap for two more seasons.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 15 June 2025
In this alternate reality, the whole of Los Angeles is a bona fide war zone.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
There is plenty of talent at the position in New England, but none of them are bona fide stars.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bona fide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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The journeys, known as Original Voyages, have numerous and varied shore excursions allowing travelers a chance to explore authentic Norway at a relaxed pace, with flexible itineraries and approachable pricing.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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The authentic arcade controls are durable and comfortable for intense sessions.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Country singer Gavin Adcock proved that to still be true by slamming the March 2024 LP, which is charting ahead of his forthcoming effort, Own Worst Enemy, during a rant at his recent concert.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
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Be open to what needs to be dismantled in order to build something stronger and more aligned with your true path in the future.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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My advice is to conduct an honest assessment of your team's capabilities relative to migration requirements.—
AJ Bubb,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Ananda Lewis’ voice cut through silence like light through mist—bold, unwavering, and luminously honest.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Jordan Campbell: What Filipe Luis has created at Flamengo is a real testament to what having a clear coaching vision can do.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The person behind the schoolboy video, which defended Duterte, claimed to the news agency that the views shared were collected from real students.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Coach Wall was a remarkable individual whose kindness and genuine spirit touched all who knew him.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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Today's audiences—both Hispanic and non-Hispanic—are savvy, diverse, and crave genuine representation and storytelling.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The building is listed at $2.49 million, a drop from its original price of $2.9 million.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Because these are open-box deals, the items have been taken out of their original packaging and could arrive with minor scratches—but that won’t stop us from accepting the massive discount.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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While ambition has soared, actual outcomes have continued to lag stubbornly behind.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The full-length collection that accompanied the film shot her into the stratosphere, becoming not just another commercial success but a certified blockbuster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Previously, issuing the fines required federal agents to either personally serve the notice upon a person by certified mail, or to their attorney and people had the right to contest it after being given a 30-day warning that the fine was coming.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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