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
Adjective
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These doors hold symbols of peace and love, giving the spa an authentic touch.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Winkelmann, an industry veteran, opened up about the tariff impact on Lamborghini sales, why the auto community is shunning EVs and how the brand is staying authentic to customers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the true star of the show was the custom ERL racquet bag.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But Gilliam’s attorneys argue judges have disagreed about whether the same is true for the combination of letters and numbers on personalized license plates.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Find two people, no more, who can be brutally honest with you, yet love you enough to speak gently.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The point is to be honest with parents and the people tasked with running our schools about how the system is doing. Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@chicagotribune.com.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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That clear difference of opinion represents an opportunity for Putin to portray the Ukrainians and the Europeans – not Russia – as the real obstacle to peace, potentially undermining Trump’s already shaky support for the Ukrainian war effort.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jo is the real genius of the family: Mycroft to my Sherlock.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
14 Aug. 2025
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By avoiding these five common pitfalls, businesses can transform their customer data from a costly liability into a genuine competitive advantage that drives measurable growth and innovation.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That’s not the start of a bad joke, but a genuine potential answer to this question.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile doctored images may include some original elements but have been edited to distort reality.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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The original Away Carry-on is currently on sale for under $250, offering a compact bag with a roomy interior.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The debate arose over whether there is a substantive, or actual action, required to enact the goals of the NDC.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But the House budget would also include actual reductions in the size of the state workforce, not just bringing funding into closer alignment with the actual number of state employees who have been hired and are working.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Developed with a certified herbalist and a member of France’s National Union of Nutraceuticals (Syndiet) this incredible supplement is meant to be just that—a short cure.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Aug. 2025
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The outlet reported that Wayne County allows for protective orders to be served by a process server or court officer, through a third party or by certified mail.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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