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
The risk of contaminating the aquifer is a long and sincerely held fear among critics like Leigh Ford, executive director of the Snake River Alliance, a nuclear watchdog.
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Mark Dee
april 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
In a video message, Drake spoke sincerely about how much Furtado had inspired him.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
My favorite part of the documentary is the first half, which really feels more sincerely like Our Brother, Hillel.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
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Mark Dee
april 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
In a video message, Drake spoke sincerely about how much Furtado had inspired him.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
My favorite part of the documentary is the first half, which really feels more sincerely like Our Brother, Hillel.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sincerely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sincerely
Adverb
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The cast around her is, by all evidence, genuinely close.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Both were genuinely unexpected.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The controversy also took a turn after the discovery of a March 2026 interview with outlet El Nuevo Día in which Díaz openly discussed his family’s involvement in the underground circuit.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Now, honestly speaking, this won't be everyone’s cup of tea.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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Both Willis and Cruz could develop into starting linemen, and, honestly, that is the patient path for most in the trenches.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Educators are no longer naively wondering if students will use generative AI to do their homework for them.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Educators are no longer naively wondering if students will use generative AI to do their homework for them.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In that sense, Shadbolt’s food doesn’t have to argue for British cooking so much as simply to practice it, excellently.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports that cities relying on arrests and sweeps do not see long-term decreases in unsheltered homelessness because people are simply displaced into new areas rather than housed.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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That pursuit has naturally made Copenhagen an endless source of inspiration for me.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Soaking sunflower seeds before planting can help with germination as this method softens the naturally hard outer layer of the seed.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sincerely. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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