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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This turns out to be another name for Galactus, a surprisingly scary Marvel villain played with sinister sincerity by Ralph Ineson.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 July 2025
The host’s mix of candor, patriotism and sincerity, along with his ability to mine humor in current events, however, has been credited for fueling the show’s success.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
That bit of misdirection sets the tone for the film itself: a heady gumbo of high and low culture, irony and sincerity, dust and digital restoration.
—Arkansas Online, 17 July 2025
Be Sincere, Curious and Grateful Lead with sincerity, not strategy.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 July 2025
The host’s mix of candor, patriotism and sincerity, along with his ability to mine humor in current events, however, has been credited for fueling the show’s success.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
That bit of misdirection sets the tone for the film itself: a heady gumbo of high and low culture, irony and sincerity, dust and digital restoration.
—Arkansas Online, 17 July 2025
Be Sincere, Curious and Grateful Lead with sincerity, not strategy.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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