1
as in genuine
genuine in feeling
she offered a sincere apology for her angry outburst
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2
as in honest
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
done out of a sincere desire to help others
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Recent Examples of sincere
The caliber of his acting was magnified by magnificent interaction with his fellow cast members, especially a young Melissa Gilbert who played Laura Ingalls with some of the most sincere childhood performances to ever grace the small screen.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The heartfelt lyrics poignantly articulate the slow fading of their once bright connection, depicting the pain of watching a previously vibrant flame flicker and ultimately extinguish despite their sincere efforts to nurture and revive it over time.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Many among us, after observing this cringe-inducing side effect of regular self-narration at mass scale, have given up altogether on sincere ideas of personal epiphany.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The service is sincere and the food will mend your soul.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The heartfelt lyrics poignantly articulate the slow fading of their once bright connection, depicting the pain of watching a previously vibrant flame flicker and ultimately extinguish despite their sincere efforts to nurture and revive it over time.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Many among us, after observing this cringe-inducing side effect of regular self-narration at mass scale, have given up altogether on sincere ideas of personal epiphany.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The service is sincere and the food will mend your soul.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
Adjective
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Her practice stands out for its meticulous, trial-ready approach and genuine commitment to her clients.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who demonstrate genuine care for their people during difficult transitions protect not only their organizational culture but also their long-term competitiveness.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Simmons is a shell of his former self as a playmaker and was never able to develop a jump shot to at least keep defenses honest.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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And being honest about that helped build long-term trust.—
Greg Peters,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The heartfelt caption accompanied a sweet photo of the two of them embracing.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While Kalitta seemed unaffected by the incident, Stewart took a while to get out of his dragster.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This was a performer whose sense of self-worth, depending on the day, ranged from unfeigned humility to desperate insecurity to full-on self-loathing.—
Bruce Handy,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
30 Nov. 2023
Adjective
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The inspiration The Copleys wanted a low-water garden that would be simple to care for.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Slater’s first blast of the evening was a true wall-scraper in the top of the third, barely clearing the center-field fence to give the Giants an early 1-0 lead.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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And remember, the point spread is designed to divide the wagers evenly, not be a true indicator of value.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Someone's mispronunciation, for example, might have more do with innocent ignorance as opposed to a mistake worth correcting.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new location will allow Wiggam Law to support clients outside of downtown Atlanta and directly in Gwinnett County, offering legal services including audit defense, tax litigation, penalty abatement, innocent spouse relief and IRS collections representation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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