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
Again, our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim of this senseless act of violence.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Another way to break the ice before asking for their number is with a thoughtful observation, DeSantis adds—but make sure to focus on details that feel sincere, unforced, and well, not stalker-ish.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2025
As these mandates shift, the 25-year industry veteran sees the future of efforts like circularity and take-back programs depending less on compliance and more on whether the brand sees sincere value in them.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
Defenders of academic freedom — some of them sincere — have howled that the university is bending the knee to Donald Trump.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Mar. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Another way to break the ice before asking for their number is with a thoughtful observation, DeSantis adds—but make sure to focus on details that feel sincere, unforced, and well, not stalker-ish.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2025
As these mandates shift, the 25-year industry veteran sees the future of efforts like circularity and take-back programs depending less on compliance and more on whether the brand sees sincere value in them.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
Defenders of academic freedom — some of them sincere — have howled that the university is bending the knee to Donald Trump.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
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Build genuine connection with content that showcases your expertise and positions you as the obvious choice.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know about haints, including a compilation of viewers' genuine reactions to Coogler's subtle reference.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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And, to be honest, her description of the breakup at that time sounded a lot more amicable than it’s been sounding lately.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The theme song, also written and produced by Barrera, features a key musical collaboration that brings to life a heartfelt anthem about chasing dreams and overcoming the odds.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The UConn basketball star, who helped the Huskies win the NCAA Women’s National Championship earlier this month, posted a heartfelt goodbye to the school and its fans on social media Tuesday, April 22.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Signal operations are otherwise unaffected, and motorists are reminded to always exercise caution around pedestrians.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Upon hearing the noise, everyone falls to the ground unconscious, except for Cameron, who is unaffected.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
15 Apr. 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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Its combination of unfeigned earnestness and irreverent, early-Marvel-era wit can’t help but bring to mind that moment — that other world — when Obama was still president and Hamilton was taking its shot on Broadway.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Nov. 2023
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Will people be more open and accept that a simple, inexpensive date isn’t the sign of low effort but rather a reflection of the economy none of us asked for?—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its second life on streaming has guided new viewers to the simple charms of one of the best mystery shows of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Since 1973, at least 200 innocent people have been exonerated due to wrongful convictions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a nearly 400-page petition to the California Court of Appeals, filed Friday night, the LA Innocence Project argued Scott Peterson is innocent and his conviction should be overturned.—
Santina Leuci,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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