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 state was making a gamble that the Roberts Court was more partisan than sincere.
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Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Each arrived with immense wealth, sophisticated organizations, top consultants, endless advertising, and the sincere belief that success in business would naturally translate into success in politics.
—John Shallman, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Historical memory is hugely helpful in separating false promises from sincere innovation, and that should make living legends ideal for steadying progress.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
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Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Each arrived with immense wealth, sophisticated organizations, top consultants, endless advertising, and the sincere belief that success in business would naturally translate into success in politics.
—John Shallman, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Historical memory is hugely helpful in separating false promises from sincere innovation, and that should make living legends ideal for steadying progress.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
Adjective
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Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The actor argued that social media creates the illusion of intimacy while removing the unpredictability that comes with genuine human connection.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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In this Water sign, the taskmaster will expose emotional or spiritual fatigue, which asks us to build something honest and enduring rather than idealized and faulty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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That was just such a beautiful, honest scene and such incredible performances.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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Samantha Busch, the mother of Brexton and wife to the deceased Kyle, said as much via a heartfelt message shared on Instagram on Wednesday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Following the announcement of Van Der Beek's death of cancer earlier this year, McComb shared a long, heartfelt statement about her ex-husband.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Monitoring and reporting requirements for ETS2 came into force this year and will be unaffected.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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Their European dates are unaffected.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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My wife goes into the kitchen and returns with beer, fruit, and a few simple dishes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When the Phoenix Mercury started chipping away at the Valkyries’ 18-point lead, threatening to turn a dominant night into a late-game nightmare, Golden State had a simple answer.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Any young actor in this business knows the hardest part is just getting in the door — actually, that’s not true, the hardest part is sustaining a long career.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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This is certainly true—and a rather banal truism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Why kill an innocent man for crossing an arbitrary line in the sand?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Three people are dead and she, a completely innocent party in this whole mess, is left holding the check.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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