as in genuinely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
thanked them sincerely for their help
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Recent Examples of sincerely
But what’s been so amazing is finding that there are so many people in our cities who sincerely want to connect and give back.
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 6 May 2025
Replacing what Tocchet brought in Vancouver won’t be easy, and Canucks management is very much in the early stages of a process to identify a new bench boss that the club sincerely believed wouldn’t be required this summer.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
It could be interpreted as either sincerely thanking or trolling Dallas general manager Nico Harrison, who made the trade with Rob Pelinka that brought Luka to L.A. and changed the trajectory of the Lakers.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
The Kremlin has been giving the U.S. and Ukraine a run-around on ceasefire proposals, pushing maximalist demands and reneging on agreements while maintaining that Russia sincerely desires peace.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 6 May 2025
Replacing what Tocchet brought in Vancouver won’t be easy, and Canucks management is very much in the early stages of a process to identify a new bench boss that the club sincerely believed wouldn’t be required this summer.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
It could be interpreted as either sincerely thanking or trolling Dallas general manager Nico Harrison, who made the trade with Rob Pelinka that brought Luka to L.A. and changed the trajectory of the Lakers.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
The Kremlin has been giving the U.S. and Ukraine a run-around on ceasefire proposals, pushing maximalist demands and reneging on agreements while maintaining that Russia sincerely desires peace.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
Adverb
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In recent times, the saying has become little more than lazy exposition in Hollywood hero monologues rather than a nugget of wisdom that American politicians and voters genuinely honor.—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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But that’s been the issue with SPF lip balm: in my experience, there just haven’t been any sensorial, luxurious, or genuinely lip-softening formulas to wear.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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The robots, honestly, aren’t yet amazing at punching and kicking each other, and sometimes fall off-balance while attacking or defending themselves.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Healthy societies have the ability to assess their strengths and weaknesses honestly.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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There’s no denying that Hamilton is one of Broadway’s biggest hits, so naturally Broadway’s biggest night was the place to mark the show’s ten-year anniversary.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
9 June 2025
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No wonder she’s been so successful at matchmaking (Johnson’s naturally cool reserve works wonders for the role), her work steeped in running the numbers and comparing pros and cons, assessing potential romance like one might consider a business deal.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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From there, Donald freely picks the other six members of the group.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The most economically beneficial and productive energy agenda would be allowing all energy sources to compete freely and openly so that consumers and businesses can access reliable, affordable and secure energy.—
Mario Lopez,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Transitioning to mouse mode by simply placing the controller on a table made a potentially confusing input so much more intuitive.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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The 'tactical' part is what makes things more interesting than simply scrolling up and down menus.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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