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earnestly

adverb

Definition of earnestlynext
1
as in sincerely

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2
as in ardently

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Recent Examples of earnestly Though the familiar tropes of YA storytelling exist throughout, the series engages with the genre’s conventions earnestly and with sincerity, says Halsall. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 In order to earnestly kick-start a new era for West Ham United, impending majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky felt an important matter needed to be addressed. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The scene, which is played earnestly and runs a tad shorter in length than the Kens’ Barbie serenade to Matchbox 20, was always scripted to include Oasis’s most popular song. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Ukraine's strike campaign started out earnestly in 2024 but has significantly intensified this year, helping Ukraine gain momentum in a grueling war of attrition that has persisted for more than four years since Russia's full-scale invasion. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for earnestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
  1. sincerely
  2. ardently
  3. simply
  4. conscientiously
  5. openly
  6. seriously
  7. honestly
  8. attentively
Adverb
  • Press notes from Particle6 encourage reporters to engage sincerely with Norwood and maintain there is no script or pre-written answers.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Most of these programs are offered through wholesale channels rather than the retail bank on the corner, which is why the loan officer at a national depository may sincerely believe no such option exists.
    — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sincerely
Adverb
  • And there is a shocking dearth of evidence to the contrary, given how ardently Peters and her supporters have clung to this narrative for the past six years.
    — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
  • Kevan Harris, an associate professor of sociology at UCLA who has studied the Iranian diaspora, said some of the ardently monarchist Iranians became disillusioned and demobilized when the war’s initial objective of regime change failed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of ardently
Adverb
  • The main restaurant, simply called the Dining Room, received a lot of attention during the renovation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There is no compelling plotline to give the movie momentum, and there are slack moments when the set pieces simply don’t work.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of simply
Adverb
  • One way in which Wounaan do so is conscientiously sharing and redistributing food, money, wisdom and the like to foster equity.
    — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • By thinking locally, building conscientiously, and operationalizing sustainability in our deployment choices, AI users, companies, and developers can also help ensure that the infrastructure powering our future doesn’t cost us the earth.
    — Sasha Luccioni, Time, 3 July 2026
Definition of conscientiously
Adverb
  • Coy McAlexander, Remedora's CEO, has openly acknowledged facilitating the sale of retatrutide.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This is where financial risk control measures, such as internal monitoring of accounting activities and openly communicating with stakeholders, are key.
    — Shawn L. Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of openly
Adverb
  • But few economists, on the left or the right, took the president's suggestion of lowering rates seriously.
    — DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Wilson is not really acting so much as doing shtick, but as Tassie starts listening to the girls’ stories, she’s inspired to take her mentorship role more seriously.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of seriously
Adverb
  • Use the language of the job description honestly, spell out key skills and focus on measurable outcomes.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • So far, nothing’s happened, which is honestly more unsettling than if something did.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Anyway, Evelyn appeared to be listening attentively to Jack, though her eyes remained glued to the stage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Gnocchi sits attentively on a Beverly Grove sidewalk with his owner, Julia Luke.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of attentively

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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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