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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
The university points to resources like the Basic Needs Hub or emergency housing as evidence of action, but these efforts are underfunded and understaffed, leaving those who earnestly care about students having to fall far short of meeting the demand.
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Ellen Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
To wrap it all up with a tidy bow, the service is impeccable, with attentive staff who are earnestly dedicated to crafting a memorable experience.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
There are some who earnestly enjoy it, but many more who are trying to get as drunk as possible and believe (accurately) that the Long Island Iced Tea is the quickest way to get there.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Abigail Hawkes earnestly dreams of disappearing.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Ellen Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
To wrap it all up with a tidy bow, the service is impeccable, with attentive staff who are earnestly dedicated to crafting a memorable experience.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
There are some who earnestly enjoy it, but many more who are trying to get as drunk as possible and believe (accurately) that the Long Island Iced Tea is the quickest way to get there.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Abigail Hawkes earnestly dreams of disappearing.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
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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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No end-times scenario—however sincerely held—gives us permission to turn away from injustice.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Tarot horoscopes simply show the easiest path toward that growth.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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But these high net worth individuals aren’t going to simply gift their entire fortunes to the United States for the chance to live here.—
David Bier,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Last night, the superstar hit up her favorite restaurant in Santa Monica in a seriously stylish look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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The port serves as a major hub for incoming fuel shipments that power areas of Yemen held by the Houthis, and analysts say the airstrike could seriously affect daily life there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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The bridge [took] a few takes, but honestly, the song itself happened quite fast – all the mixing and that.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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Venus-Neptune conjunction in Aries on May 2: Meet each other more honestly.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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As such, while some are believed to be hollow, many dinosaur bones haven’t been examined thoroughly enough to prove for sure that the cavities inside vertebrae are somehow connected to the lungs.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Studies suggest that candidates who thoroughly research a company before interviews are more likely to receive job offers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The key to success often lies in effective marketing, but for many writers, the thought of self-promotion is overwhelming, confusing, and, frankly, unappealing.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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That’s a shaky accomplishment to be proud of, frankly.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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These agents can continuously oversee transactions and customer activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The director can watch in real time and add instantaneous comments, eliminating not just the carbon footprint of shipping and travel, but the energy consumption of continuously rendering and transferring massive files.—
Allison Begalman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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