1
as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
The parties are pretending to be earnestly negotiating the settlement of a federal lawsuit.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The system continued, musing earnestly: Is this response born of love and wisdom, or is it born of compulsion?
—D. Graham Burnett, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
Startups are embarking fervently down this rocky pathway, earnestly attracting topnotch VC investments.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Remmick gazes at them earnestly and speaks from his heart, or what passes for it.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The system continued, musing earnestly: Is this response born of love and wisdom, or is it born of compulsion?
—D. Graham Burnett, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
Startups are embarking fervently down this rocky pathway, earnestly attracting topnotch VC investments.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Remmick gazes at them earnestly and speaks from his heart, or what passes for it.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
Adverb
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June sincerely forgives her, which comes as a relief to a woman who’s gone through a significant evolution throughout The Handmaid’s Tale.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Jokes aside, Lyonne sincerely wants to do more movies.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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In addition to ample horseback-riding opportunities, guests can go hiking, fishing, biking, or simply relax at the pool.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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Transitioning to mouse mode by simply placing the controller on a table made a potentially confusing input so much more intuitive.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Five soldiers were injured, one seriously, said spokesperson Effie Defrin.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The 38-year-old Darvish took the question as seriously as anyone, walking to the center of the Padres’ Petco Park clubhouse and looking around the entire room before walking back to his locker with an answer.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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The robots, honestly, aren’t yet amazing at punching and kicking each other, and sometimes fall off-balance while attacking or defending themselves.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Each shopper is limited to 3 Lip Butter Balms per color per purchase, and honestly, that’s just not enough!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Any actions should be considered thoroughly, alongside a broad coalition of state insurance regulators, industry, and other stakeholders ready to work with federal policymakers.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Apply an ample amount of shampoo and work it in thoroughly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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These new kicks will go perfectly with your favorite team's City Connect jerseys and hats on game day, or quite frankly, with any outfit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The film deals frankly with Joel’s addictions, and how what saved him was probably his obsession with his songcraft.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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The overly earnest character speaks in a hilariously cringey Gen Z self-help psychobabble that continuously grates on Enrique’s nerves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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An explainability agent can continuously reassess stocking levels by analyzing supply, demand, asset usage, and work orders.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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