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
Our sincere love, gratitude and respect for everyone who joined us along the way.
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While difficult, these adjustments are intended to position Nemacolin for long-term stability, and the company extends its sincere appreciation to all associates for their dedication and service.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The band steadily climbed the charts in its native Australia, pairing its brawny rock with sincere and outspoken political activism.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Attitude of gratitude Though board members, teachers and residents alike expressed sincere dismay and horror at the level of cuts, many also shared feelings of gratitude toward Carpenter for spearheading a solution to a drastic financial crisis.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While difficult, these adjustments are intended to position Nemacolin for long-term stability, and the company extends its sincere appreciation to all associates for their dedication and service.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The band steadily climbed the charts in its native Australia, pairing its brawny rock with sincere and outspoken political activism.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Attitude of gratitude Though board members, teachers and residents alike expressed sincere dismay and horror at the level of cuts, many also shared feelings of gratitude toward Carpenter for spearheading a solution to a drastic financial crisis.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
Adjective
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The new telescope represents a genuine leap toward accessible professional astronomy, stripping away the technical barriers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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The strength of the Premier League has never been more evident, with each side posing a genuine threat to take points off each other.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Any chats about delicate topics may feel awkward, so begin with appreciation and keep questions open to invite honest replies.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three maintains open and honest communication within her own household of women in an attempt to change the narrative about physical and personal beauty standards.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The sky does not flutter at my heartfelt admiration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Chappell Roan offered a heartfelt acceptance speech about community last night at the 2026 Resonator Awards.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While payment systems appear unaffected, the exposure of personal data still creates long-term risks for millions of customers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In one case, for a client who needed to travel from Florida to Texas, Sentient worked with the operator and found an airport unaffected by the storm.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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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In such a world, simple answers won’t do; only the courage to ask the hardest questions will push us forward.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Knox, who committed to wrestle at Rutgers University, and his dad were initially charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury after a brawl broke out at Collingswood High School on February.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Such should be true for tomorrow as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The app will bring to the fore true voices endorsed by the fanbases.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mangione has pleaded innocent to federal and state murder charges; the state charges carry the possibility of life in prison.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Several right-wing social media figures and conservative commentators have also shared the video and suggested that Pretti was not an innocent bystander, but rather someone who was deliberately seeking confrontation.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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