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bona fide

[boh-nuh fahyd, bon-uh, boh-nuh fahy-dee] / ˈboʊ nə ˌfaɪd, ˈbɒn ə, ˈboʊ nə ˈfaɪ di /


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British singer Olivia Dean was named best new artist after a year in which she has established herself as a bona fide global star.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

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

For purists, EVs are a textbook case of bona fide demand destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

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

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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