as in sincerity
absence of any intent or attempt to be dishonest in dealing with other people
The two parties demonstrated good faith in negotiating the deal.
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Recent Examples of good faith
With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Once the auction concludes and a winning bid is accepted, the debtor must obtain court approval based on factors such as whether the sale will be in the best interest of the estate and is conducted in good faith.
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Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
For roughly 240 years, the Constitution has held strong because political leaders have generally colored within its lines in good faith, keeping faith in the process, as described by Yale Law professor John Witt.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
Sorsby has sued the NCAA for breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for good faith
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Once the auction concludes and a winning bid is accepted, the debtor must obtain court approval based on factors such as whether the sale will be in the best interest of the estate and is conducted in good faith.
—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
For roughly 240 years, the Constitution has held strong because political leaders have generally colored within its lines in good faith, keeping faith in the process, as described by Yale Law professor John Witt.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
Sorsby has sued the NCAA for breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for good faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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