Bona fide is a Latin phrase meaning “in good faith,” most often used tomean “genuine” today. It is often misspelled as if it were the pasttense of an imaginary verb: “bonafy.”
Iman Shumpert: Knicks Guard Inexplicably Left off Team USA Minicamp Roster Iman Shumpert is one of the best young players in the NBA . One day, the New York Knicks guard will blossom into a bona fide star. For some reason, however, Shumpert was left off of the list of players that will be reporting to Team USA’s minicamp in September to vie for a spot on the national team next summer in the World Championships. Here’s the full roster (via CBS Sports ): Ryan Anderson ...
June 17, 2013 - Bleacher Report
Popularity, Alabama Shakes finds, has no offseason June 16--Since their soulful Southern garage rock caught fire online, then captured the ears of label executives, music critics and new fans, Alabama Shakes have risen from weekend warriors to bona fide rock stars.
June 16, 2013 - HispanicBusiness.com