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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In white, anemone is associated with sincerity and honest feelings.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Most viewers found this film lacked both the sincerity and the wit that had buttered and grounded previous Muppet reboots.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Part of what makes it such an uneasy sit is its sincerity.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Kitsune distrusts systems and sincerity equally.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Most viewers found this film lacked both the sincerity and the wit that had buttered and grounded previous Muppet reboots.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Part of what makes it such an uneasy sit is its sincerity.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Kitsune distrusts systems and sincerity equally.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 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 13 Feb. 2026.
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