bona fide
Example Sentences
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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
If you contributed to the original purchase and have been a bona fide co-owner since the acquisition, that history could affect the outcome.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
He calls himself “a bona fide nerd about Route 66.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“There’s no point fretting. We’ve got a bona fide veterinarian here.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
