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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Nearly two decades into her career, Courtney Marie Andrews remains a troubadour of singular sincerity, more interested in listening to the world than begging the world to listen.
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Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
And in all sincerity, the chimp itself is terrific.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
And in a rare moment of humility and sincerity, Marty embraces and praises his opponent and wishes him well at the world championships.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Know that conversations deserve deep sincerity.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
And in all sincerity, the chimp itself is terrific.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
And in a rare moment of humility and sincerity, Marty embraces and praises his opponent and wishes him well at the world championships.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Know that conversations deserve deep sincerity.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerity. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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