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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Floyd’s sincerity, the startling extremity of his concern for the comfort of others, snaps Clark out of his depressed, and depressing, complacency.
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
But as the left grows increasingly distrustful of big tech companies, progressives aren’t convinced of the moguls’ sincerity.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Each year brings a new theme, embraced with staggering sincerity—and just a hint of competition.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
But as the left grows increasingly distrustful of big tech companies, progressives aren’t convinced of the moguls’ sincerity.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Each year brings a new theme, embraced with staggering sincerity—and just a hint of competition.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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