bona fide
Example Sentences
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But the EcoBoost doesn’t feel simplified or bona fide so much as it feels ancient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
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
“There’s no point fretting. We’ve got a bona fide veterinarian here.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
