bona fides
Example Sentences
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The best proof of the Pistons’ rough-and-tumble bona fides comes from the admiration they’ve won from the crosstown hockey club.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
But the writers are never not looking for ways to assert their intellectual or even theological bona fides.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
On paper, Wambsganss’ conservative bona fides were unmatched by many GOP candidates seeking office in Texas.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026
Unfortunately, with little education, few bona fides and a sketchy reputation, Dooley received no credit for the discovery.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
