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
There’s good faith in negotiations going forward that’s going to allow this logo to be used again.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
But for the last several months, the Daily News has made good faith efforts to speed up negotiations and bring the Guild to the table to move these talks toward a conclusion.
—The Daily News, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
That’s code for once Trump lifts his import taxes, which would be a show of good faith, Korea is willing to talk.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The lack of good faith was from Trump, or from the Iranians, too?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
But for the last several months, the Daily News has made good faith efforts to speed up negotiations and bring the Guild to the table to move these talks toward a conclusion.
—The Daily News, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
That’s code for once Trump lifts his import taxes, which would be a show of good faith, Korea is willing to talk.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The lack of good faith was from Trump, or from the Iranians, too?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for good faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
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This turns out to be another name for Galactus, a surprisingly scary Marvel villain played with sinister sincerity by Ralph Ineson.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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The host’s mix of candor, patriotism and sincerity, along with his ability to mine humor in current events, however, has been credited for fueling the show’s success.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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