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honest-to-goodness

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

ADJECTIVE

genuine

Synonyms

WEAK

absolute accurate actual authentic authenticated bona fide certain certified factual for real genuine honest honest-to-God kosher legit legitimate no buts about it official on the level on the up and up positive real real stuff really truly straight sure-enough true unquestionable valid

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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

Released in 1976, chart-topping follow-ups in "Wings at the Speed of Sound" and "Wings Over America" underscored the band’s status as an honest-to-goodness juggernaut.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

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 was curious to hear from gay Catholics who are siding with Gomez and honest-to-goodness homophobes on an issue — drag — that’s such a big part of queer culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023

It was probably not even an honest-to-goodness Oakland sound.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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