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bona fide

[boh-nuh fahyd, bon-uh, boh-nuh fahy-dee] / ˈboʊ nə ˌfaɪd, ˈbɒn ə, ˈboʊ nə ˈfaɪ di /


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This wouldn’t be surprising, given the song’s status as a bona fide American classic, if it weren’t for the song’s historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He needs to “create like a bona fide inflation-fighting mind-set,” Khurana added.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

First, a warning: A bona fide sale for fair market value is generally treated differently from a gift for Medicaid purposes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He calls himself “a bona fide nerd about Route 66.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“There’s no point fretting. We’ve got a bona fide veterinarian here.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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