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
Instead, for the biggest impact, leave out the negatives and offer sincere expressions of pride for the accomplishment at hand.
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Wayne Parker, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
It’s been seven years, so that’s how sincere his response is.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Our soldiers relentlessly, consistently, and fearlessly served with sincere dedication and pride.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Our sincere hope is to remain open at this location.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Wayne Parker, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
It’s been seven years, so that’s how sincere his response is.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Our soldiers relentlessly, consistently, and fearlessly served with sincere dedication and pride.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Our sincere hope is to remain open at this location.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
Adjective
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These are experiences that EXPLORE facilitates best, and each traveler contributes to the projects in their own, genuine way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At least my mother was more honest.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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And to be honest, our offensive rebounding wasn’t poor.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Secret Comedy of Women is a two woman show that blends improv, sketch comedy, song and dance, audience participation, multimedia, and heartfelt storytelling.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake continues to be the duet partner of choice for country artists who want to share their faith and his duet with Bailey Zimmerman is another heartfelt entry in his crossover canon.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2026
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It’s soon determined that Grace will be part of a crew on a one-way journey to the unaffected star to figure out why, and then send the answer back to Earth.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nowadays, the Southwest Chief is run by Amtrak (which gets government funding but operates independently enough to be unaffected by recent government shutdowns).—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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The rooms Hotel Thaynes has 128 guest rooms, including six king suites, each designed for simple mountain stays with subtle pops of colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Such a vote — which is bound to fail but would put senators on the record — differs from using a simple majority to change the Senate rules, a vote a senator could force after an unsuccessful vote to break a filibuster.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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How to Spot the Next One Before sharing a story that sounds too absurd to be true, check the source page.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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That’s particularly true in the world of elite prep schools, which sometimes cost nearly $100,000 per year and often give athletic aid.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Carmen Mejia, who was declared innocent after spending more than 20 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction in a child's death in Texas, faces deportation to her native Honduras because her immigration status lapsed while she was incarcerated, her attorneys said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Countless innocent lives lost, and for what?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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