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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
These efforts actively provide security for the fishing season and earnestly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests, as well as the lives and property, of Chinese fishermen—including those from the Taiwan region.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Rather than earnestly leaning into the melodrama, the show constantly undercuts its emotional moments with a punchline, which quickly becomes more exhausting than charming.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
But when Neon bought the film just before its world premiere — and later injected roughly $1 million into reshoots that don’t improve the story much — Stuckmann’s scrappy underdog became a mainstream Frankenstein’s monster some horror fans earnestly wanted to watch fail.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
But Jay Jones has apologized earnestly.
—NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Rather than earnestly leaning into the melodrama, the show constantly undercuts its emotional moments with a punchline, which quickly becomes more exhausting than charming.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
But when Neon bought the film just before its world premiere — and later injected roughly $1 million into reshoots that don’t improve the story much — Stuckmann’s scrappy underdog became a mainstream Frankenstein’s monster some horror fans earnestly wanted to watch fail.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
But Jay Jones has apologized earnestly.
—NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
Adverb
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Dozens of Bay Area mayors, councilmembers and officials signed an open letter calling for Martinez to either sincerely work to repair his relationship with the Jewish community or resign.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Taking a closer look at the societal environments that overshadow low-income communities must be in the equation when sincerely working to stop child abuse.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The contract situation forced the Bulls into a full teardown, something Karnišovas ardently avoided in prior seasons.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The resulting negative publicity created a huge backlash from the students and the community, who were ardently against the concept.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the crudest way to make the point would be simply to note that the rise of illiberalism has gone hand in hand with a decline of theistic belief and religious practice—both in the United States and around the world.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Today, Bad Bunny faces similar backlash for challenging societal norms — both are simply pushing boundaries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The observers are taught to conscientiously follow the law, including traffic rules, and to try to avoid physical confrontation with federal agents.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Relatedly, Sweeny says, the ability to delay gratification helps people stick to an exercise routine, keep a balanced diet, and act conscientiously when recovering from illness or injury.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Now, even a ceremonial White House dinner has become a tinderbox and fellow Republicans openly acknowledge that Trump’s aim as president is not to unify the country.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But behind the lifestyle lineup lies a cutting-edge performance-running division that deserves to be taken seriously.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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Think stylish airport outfits, sleek carry-ons, smart tech, and practical travel accessories all seriously marked down for the holiday weekend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Can any of you please tell me, honestly, if you were personally affected job-wise?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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But honestly, the translation is not really the issue in director Gabrielle Randle-Bent’s production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Presiding over these matters reinforced for me the importance of judicial temperament — listening attentively, maintaining neutrality, and ensuring that every party feels heard while applying the law consistently.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cole, wearing a khaki jumpsuit, spent much of the hearing sitting quietly and attentively as the parties argued, occasionally adjusting his glasses or fidgeting slightly in his chair.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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