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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People have a sense that there is a sincerity and authenticity and genuine concern for the environment that isn't just a marketing gimmick or a brand.
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Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The Haitian American singer-songwriter keeps the mood hushed and hazy on his second album, channeling the experimental R&B canon in songs that toggle between sincerity and opacity.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
In an impactful Broadway debut, the Scream star finds the sweet spot between sincerity and satire, playing Rose as earnestly naive without losing the character's strength.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Try a small style change, because leading with sincerity draws the right people.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
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Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The Haitian American singer-songwriter keeps the mood hushed and hazy on his second album, channeling the experimental R&B canon in songs that toggle between sincerity and opacity.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
In an impactful Broadway debut, the Scream star finds the sweet spot between sincerity and satire, playing Rose as earnestly naive without losing the character's strength.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Try a small style change, because leading with sincerity draws the right people.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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