Examples of sincere in a Sentence
He sounded sincere in his promises.
She seemed sincere in her commitment to finish school.
She has a sincere interest in painting.
He showed a sincere concern for her health.
He made a sincere attempt to quit smoking.
Please accept our sincere thanks.
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To some people the apology feels, and probably is, very sincere.
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Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Historical memory is hugely helpful in separating false promises from sincere innovation, and that should make living legends ideal for steadying progress.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
In their initial meetings, Universal’s Tom Pollock pitched Penland on Scorsese’s sincere, if idiosyncratic, Catholicism, and the ways that showing Jesus’ human side could open people’s hearts to his message.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
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Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Historical memory is hugely helpful in separating false promises from sincere innovation, and that should make living legends ideal for steadying progress.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
In their initial meetings, Universal’s Tom Pollock pitched Penland on Scorsese’s sincere, if idiosyncratic, Catholicism, and the ways that showing Jesus’ human side could open people’s hearts to his message.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
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“Sincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincere. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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sincere
adjective
sin·cere
sin-ˈsi(ə)r 
sincerer; sincerest
1
: trustworthy, straightforward
a sincere friend
2
: genuine sense 1, real
a sincere interest in painting
sincerely
adverb
sincerity
noun
-ˈser-ət-ē,
-ˈsir-
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