bona fide
Example Sentences
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Now, Stokes and Joe Root, two other bona fide England legends, are poised to go through their careers without a single win in Australia.
From BBC
This is in stark contrast to Butler, who displays all the verve and conviction of a bona fide rock star.
From Los Angeles Times
Rounding out the trio is Gustafsson, a bona fide jazz musician, a wizard with a saxophone with deep feeling and unbridled enthusiasm.
From Los Angeles Times
As for the catalog of bona fide stars and meme-made celebs who have expressed gratitude for hearing their work in an ICE detainment video?
From Los Angeles Times
This Argentina team have bona fide stars, a passionate heart and the ability to beat anyone if they get into their groove.
From BBC
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