bona fides

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

When we met at a Starbucks a block away from City Hall, he rattled off his hometown’s bona fides: A drop in crime and homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Despite his bombastic rhetoric, Iran watchers said he has in the past demonstrated some pragmatism, which, combined with his regime bona fides, could position him as a viable interlocutor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

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