bona fide
Example Sentences
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Duvall’s portrayal of Tom Hagen earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor and, at 41, made him a bona fide Hollywood star.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
The latter earned Duvall an Oscar nomination and made him a bona fide star after years playing lesser roles.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
In terms of mainstream visibility, the bona fide Genesis stars were its two charismatic lead vocalists: first Peter Gabriel, then drummer-turned-pop star Phil Collins.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
People will show up for what used to be routine interviews, whether it’s a bona fide marriage, even though they don’t have a criminal record, and yet, without warning, they’ll be detained.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026
He could see that she was beside herself with joy over finding a legitimate cause, a bona fide case history, a new movement.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
