as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a bona fide war hero
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Recent Examples of bona fide
Unfortunately for certain bona fide hits on broadcast TV, longevity in primetime doesn’t necessary lead to — or even guarantee — a major win at the Emmys.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Stolarz’s size, aggressive demeanour and shot-tracking ability established him as a bona fide NHL tandem goalie for the first time.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 20 May 2025
While many bona fide contenders could use Bichette, AthlonSports' Dave Gasper suggested the Milwaukee Brewers could trade for Bichette.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Signing Lewis Hamilton, a bona fide superstar with seven titles already on his CV, hasn't exactly reduced the amount of pressure on Scuderia Ferrari, either.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Stolarz’s size, aggressive demeanour and shot-tracking ability established him as a bona fide NHL tandem goalie for the first time.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 20 May 2025
While many bona fide contenders could use Bichette, AthlonSports' Dave Gasper suggested the Milwaukee Brewers could trade for Bichette.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Signing Lewis Hamilton, a bona fide superstar with seven titles already on his CV, hasn't exactly reduced the amount of pressure on Scuderia Ferrari, either.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bona fide
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Yes, native plants are definitely authentic, and great for supporting our birds and pollinators, but their magic can be subtle in a landscape, one that takes time to appreciate.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Like in those shows, there were small aspects of her character that felt true and authentic to Black women’s experiences.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But these mitigation efforts are, at best, half-measures, not true adaptation.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Like so many good honest people with common sense who work hard and pay taxes, the Democrat party has abandoned them.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s the real opportunity for the industry today.—
Shahar Man,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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JoJo Siwa has been on a real rollercoaster ride over the past month.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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That genuine moment became a symbol of love, sacrifice and something deeper — breaking generational cycles.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Samantha seems to have genuine chemistry with Chivon, but his sister Adeena (Sundra Oakley) is not thrilled about the relationship and confronts Samantha about it.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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In 2020, due to COVID, the original location closed.—
Jayla Webb,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The size of the changes varies a lot from game to game, and the console still lists them as original Switch games.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Rizzo doesn't seem to think that Cleveland will give him that chance, but the actual answer to that question is currently unknown.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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But in terms of actual similarities between character and person, there’s only the vague echo of Malkmus’ own journey from the Central Valley suburb of Stockton, California, to New York City in pursuit of rock & roll.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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Background The certified neighborhood program had just been finalized, so that Dixon Trail was the first community building to that standard, notes an IBHS spokesperson.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As Carney reminds us, expert curation by a certified professional is what separates a truly worthwhile wine club from one that falls flat.—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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“Bona fide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bona%20fide. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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