bona fides

Example Sentences

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

The first describes the way a speaker establishes—both overtly and more subtly—his bona fides as a speaker and his connection with the audience.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith