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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
Brilliant at embodying characters high on their own questionable supply, Stalter has no trouble speaking earnestly about herself or her work.
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Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
More cautious than Zora, Ali carries Duncan's past earnestly, and Ali and Johansson have fantastic on-screen chemistry as partners in crime.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
These songs’ straightforwardness, especially when performed unornamented and earnestly by Sheeran himself, allow listeners of all stripes to immediately see themselves inside of their big, relatable emotions.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
In many ways, crypto has become a secular religion for the 21st century, a rare space where young people can gather to earnestly discuss how to improve the world and actually build solutions.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
More cautious than Zora, Ali carries Duncan's past earnestly, and Ali and Johansson have fantastic on-screen chemistry as partners in crime.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
These songs’ straightforwardness, especially when performed unornamented and earnestly by Sheeran himself, allow listeners of all stripes to immediately see themselves inside of their big, relatable emotions.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
In many ways, crypto has become a secular religion for the 21st century, a rare space where young people can gather to earnestly discuss how to improve the world and actually build solutions.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
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The crucial element isn't avoiding errors, which is impossible, but rather owning them, apologizing sincerely, and committing to improvement.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Because my beliefs are sincerely rooted in a flawed human’s attempts at decency — with equality for all, and discriminating against no one.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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Quite simply, this ad has unlocked America’s culture war about looks, influence, and eugenics?—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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One fix—in addition to reducing screen time—is simply reminding yourself to blink more.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the months of January and February, with Trump preparing to take office and beginning to talk seriously about tariffs, the category was the No. 1 import into the United States by value out of more than 1,200 categories.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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What makes this fourth annual installment particularly exciting is its television debut—and the fact that its hosts aren’t taking themselves too seriously.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
5 Aug. 2025
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Leaders who can answer these questions honestly can start to create the conditions for a culture of trust, initiative, and sustainable high performance.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Food is not safe, in good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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Because critics of social justice tend to inhabit the exact professional milieu where social justice has been most thoroughly integrated with the endless pursuit of profit.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Taking the time to assess the situation thoroughly and select the appropriate approach can mean the difference between permanent loss and full recovery.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Marvel navigated the shutdowns and initial revival better than anyone, frankly, and had multiple big blockbuster hits during this period right after Avengers: Endgame, even if the ceiling on potential box office came down to Earth a bit.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The fantasy that a single order from the Oval Office could sort all of this out is, quite frankly, hilarious.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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The main goal of the project is to aid in Texas's continuously growing data center industry.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Likeness shimmers like a house of mirrors with its continuously distorting understandings of what love is supposed to be.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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