bona fide

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This wouldn’t be surprising, given the song’s status as a bona fide American classic, if it weren’t for the song’s historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He needs to “create like a bona fide inflation-fighting mind-set,” Khurana added.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

First, a warning: A bona fide sale for fair market value is generally treated differently from a gift for Medicaid purposes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond the sights, the trip brought me closer to my husband, who had transformed into a bona fide outdoorsman during the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

John Glenn was a bona fide hero, but he wasn’t the only one being cheered.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly