bona fides

Example Sentences

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McCormick upped its hot sauce bona fides with a $800 million deal for Cholula in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Later paintings and prints are used to illustrate the historical events that solidified the samurai’s military bona fides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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

On paper, Wambsganss’ conservative bona fides were unmatched by many GOP candidates seeking office in Texas.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

I could not, and no longer did, question the bona fides of such men and women.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela