as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
And what does the future hold for a bona fide Premier League legend who’s moving on this summer?
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Cunningham emerged as a bona fide All-Star, averaging 25.9 points, 9.1 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Thompson, Ivey and Duren each made significant strides in their development, in their own right.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
His willingness to engage with chess fans and the broader public are part and parcel with his desire to build Freestyle Chess into a bona fide power player in the space, betting that its format and points system can grow the game globally just as tennis, golf, and other sports have done.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Cunningham emerged as a bona fide All-Star, averaging 25.9 points, 9.1 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Thompson, Ivey and Duren each made significant strides in their development, in their own right.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
His willingness to engage with chess fans and the broader public are part and parcel with his desire to build Freestyle Chess into a bona fide power player in the space, betting that its format and points system can grow the game globally just as tennis, golf, and other sports have done.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
Adjective
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Every other part of the series is authentic, heartfelt and hilarious, too.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The most popular genre show at the moment is HBO’s The Last of Us, which takes a pulpy idea — zombie apocalypse — and creates a world so authentic that a likable character agonizingly dies nearly every week.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers entered the postseason with more roster questions than any true Stanley Cup contender this spring.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The families who manage this best are the ones who acknowledge it openly, and make space for honest conversations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But that was less Counsell putting Brown on notice about his spot in the rotation and more so just being honest.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Thus, taken together, these statistics suggest outcomes that are mainly static or negative, including real harm in the form of suspensions.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The ceasefire should last for 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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The pendant showcases a genuine Rose de France amethyst and sparkling diamonds.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The six of them establish a genuine rapport right away that makes the whole thing work.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 May 2025
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Because of scheduling conflicts, McDermott and Hopkins replaced original actors Brady Noon and Jensen Ackles in major roles.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Scopely spent $70 million and seven years, beginning in 2016, trying to figure out the best way to adapt the original board game for a very different experience of gaming on a mobile phone, with a free-to-play mechanic and a strong social component.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Golden State shuts down Jalen Green Game 4 was marred by a myriad of skirmishes, which detracted from the actual basketball to some degree, but the Warriors’ pressure on Jalen Green — and how the Rockets responded — will ultimately determine how the rest of this series plays out.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
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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Some visitors asked for certified copies of earnings records, even though the information is readily available online.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Upon agreeing to take on the role, the actor immediately signed up for stunt school and became a certified stunt driver.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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