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
Their trip to the closet, in a way, gives new context to the Safdie brothers’ work, as viewers realize that the makers of the stress-inducing black comedy Uncut Gems are in fact goofy, sincere film nerds.
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror The Bottom Line A slight but sincere 50th anniversary gift to fans.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Whereas Liliana’s Invincible Summer is emotional, sincere, and relatively easy to follow, Death Takes Me is cerebral, fragmentary, and disorienting.
—Nicolás Medina Mora, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2025
Only a sincere and tangible commitment to values can reconcile luxury’s tension between a pure logic of distinction and new consumer ideals.
—Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror The Bottom Line A slight but sincere 50th anniversary gift to fans.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Whereas Liliana’s Invincible Summer is emotional, sincere, and relatively easy to follow, Death Takes Me is cerebral, fragmentary, and disorienting.
—Nicolás Medina Mora, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2025
Only a sincere and tangible commitment to values can reconcile luxury’s tension between a pure logic of distinction and new consumer ideals.
—Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincere
Adjective
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This is a moment of genuine courage and growth, but it can be dismissed as snitching by viewers who can’t see past her overconfidence from several hours ago.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: Paxton is a genuine Trump ally and is eager to hit Cornyn for being a Washington establishment figure rather than true MAGA.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
10 Apr. 2025
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wicked gives a voice to the original story of The Wizard of Oz's two warring witches, Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, offering a heartfelt look at the importance of friendship and the nuances of politics.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But in the season finale, after Jaclyn apologizes, the group reaches a heartfelt reconciliation over dinner—anchored by Laurie's now-viral monologue, which has since been shared across social media along with people's thoughts on its impact.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The simplest way, Studholme suggests, is to use one group of neutrals or a tone on tone graduation of the same color, such as Pigeon, Blue Gray, Muzzle and Cromarty from Farrow & Ball, for example.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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When each channel is evaluated independently, the true value of awareness campaigns becomes invisible.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That innocent people are disappearing into El Salvador’s prisons is no secret—making the embrace of Bukele a disturbing signal of just how far a strongman can go without losing political ground.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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His innocent questions were always softened by stoner jokes.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincere. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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