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bonafide
This term carries a strong sense of authenticity and legitimacy, often used to validate a claim or a person's status against suspicion of fraud or pretension. It functions as a seal of approval, suggesting that the subject has passed a rigorous test of truth or qualification.
In professional or legal contexts, it implies a lack of deceit and the presence of sincere intent. While it can describe a physical object as authentic, it is frequently applied to people to emphasize that their expertise or membership in an elite group is earned and verifiable rather than self-proclaimed.
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Examples
The museum confirmed that the painting is a bonafide masterpiece from the Renaissance.
The museum confirmed that the painting is a bonafide masterpiece from the Renaissance.
Is this a bonafide offer or just another marketing gimmick?
He is a bonafide expert in the field of quantum physics.
The detective searched for bonafide evidence to link the suspect to the crime.
I need to see a bonafide certificate of authenticity before I buy this watch.
Wait, is he a bonafide spy or just a very good actor?
The company requires a bonafide reason for the sudden request for a refund.