as in genuinely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
thanked them sincerely for their help
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Recent Examples of sincerely
The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
While this legal case will not bring Brian back, his family sincerely hopes that meaningful change will be introduced so that this cannot happen again.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Strazza will play Patty, the undergraduate assistant to Laurie’s Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Of course, the public may also have an interest in spotting the object that many sincerely believe could be an alien spaceship.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
While this legal case will not bring Brian back, his family sincerely hopes that meaningful change will be introduced so that this cannot happen again.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Strazza will play Patty, the undergraduate assistant to Laurie’s Neville, a British professor who sincerely loves archaeology.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Of course, the public may also have an interest in spotting the object that many sincerely believe could be an alien spaceship.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sincerely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
Adverb
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Schlossberg, by virtue of his attention-grabbing lineage and Pelosi’s endorsement, now has a giant advantage over a long list of genuinely accomplished rivals.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are new lockers assigned, a few non-roster invitees trying to play their way into a pension plan, and some genuinely impressive talent on the depth chart.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The opportunity wasn’t lost on Shula, the rock-solid legend who sat afterward at his locker, openly crying, in a manner that stunned Dolphins personnel.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Online, conservatives have threatened to boycott the Super Bowl and the NFL more broadly, with influential voices like Newsmax host Greg Kelly and Tomi Lahren openly criticizing the league for choosing Bad Bunny as the performer.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But honestly, the Warriors also bore little resemblance to the dynasty of that era.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The New York Times writer who tried this test nearly 20 years after it was developed answered honestly and thoughtfully, then … fell in love.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The barely disguised soullessness with which AI leaders operate, perhaps, has provided a window for entrepreneurs to peddle a more humane message, in good faith or not in good faith, naively or cynically.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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To believe otherwise is to divert one’s gaze, naively, hoping others will manage the problem, keeping it from your doorstep — in defiance of the medicine and simple math.—
Eric Snoey,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Put simply, the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment is meant to protect a person from being prosecuted twice for the same offense.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As salt crusts form on the elevated end, the shifting weight causes the device to rock like a seesaw, submerging the buildup so the ocean can naturally wash it away.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The children of a Colorado ski instructor (Stephen) and Finnish native (Essi) and raised in Steamboat Springs, the pair naturally grew up on the slopes.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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