bona fides

Example Sentences

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His achievements have helped struggling Californians live in an increasingly unaffordable state and given him bona fides to tout to voters if he launches a bid for the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

American Jews, exhausted by the nonsensical charge of disloyalty, have bent themselves into impressive contortions to demonstrate their bona fides as unambiguous, undivided, thoroughly unadulterated Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Again, critics say the company’s decision to operate a service that is dependent on plastic bags and requires extensive transport undermines their environmental bona fides.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

At the time, players’ fashion bona fides weren’t getting much scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Hence it’s not surprising that climbers are typically wary of joining forces with those whose bona fides are unknown to them.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer