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honest-to-goodness

[on-ist-tuh-good-nis] / ˈɒn ɪst təˈgʊd nɪs /


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It sells a slim control bar that magnetically snaps to the bottom of the screen, giving you honest-to-goodness physical buttons for music and climate control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Actual honest-to-goodness electrical power, the stuff of Edison and Tesla that drives microphones, lighting and the internet.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

Yet “Problemista,” which Torres wrote, directed and stars in, reveals a new willingness to tell a relatable story with a riveting sketch of an honest-to-goodness person.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

I supposed if I was an honest-to-goodness therapist, I'd spend more time wondering why than I do about the how and the what.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2022

And here is my pledge to you, faithful reader you can count on me to be truthful and certifiable in giving the honest-to-goodness scoop each and every week.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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