sincerity
noun
sin·cer·i·ty
sin-ˈser-ə-tē 
-ˈsir-
-ˈsir-
sən-
: the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy
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Seeing their sincerity and faith, God spared Prophet Ismail and instructed Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice a ram instead.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
The American brand of sincerity bled into the voice-over.
—Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Hsu attacks the transformation with fearless physical comedy and emotional sincerity, balancing the musical's absurdity with genuine warmth.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
His sincerity is real, his appreciation – for his fans, his band, his crew – is frequently spoken and his music is a continuous Choose Your Own Adventure game.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
The American brand of sincerity bled into the voice-over.
—Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Hsu attacks the transformation with fearless physical comedy and emotional sincerity, balancing the musical's absurdity with genuine warmth.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
His sincerity is real, his appreciation – for his fans, his band, his crew – is frequently spoken and his music is a continuous Choose Your Own Adventure game.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincerity
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerity. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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