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as in sincerely
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as in ardently
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Recent Examples of earnestly
The parties are pretending to be earnestly negotiating the settlement of a federal lawsuit.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The system continued, musing earnestly: Is this response born of love and wisdom, or is it born of compulsion?
—D. Graham Burnett, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
Startups are embarking fervently down this rocky pathway, earnestly attracting topnotch VC investments.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Remmick gazes at them earnestly and speaks from his heart, or what passes for it.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The system continued, musing earnestly: Is this response born of love and wisdom, or is it born of compulsion?
—D. Graham Burnett, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
Startups are embarking fervently down this rocky pathway, earnestly attracting topnotch VC investments.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Remmick gazes at them earnestly and speaks from his heart, or what passes for it.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
Adverb
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For all the pushback, if district residents sincerely want a voice in Congress that can cast actual votes any time soon, retrocession is probably their best bet.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Al is sincerely devoted to her profession, and sees the act of putting smiles on the faces of sick children as a vocation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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These heavy-duty products are designed for individuals who need additional sweat and odor protection, whether due to hyperhidrosis, a demanding lifestyle, postpartum hormonal changes, or simply genetics.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
29 June 2025
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The attacks on law firms and lawyers, even as Chicago’s own Jenner & Block bravely resists, has nonetheless led to other firms with major offices in our city simply capitulating out of avarice or cowardice.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Investors take seriously the very real financial risks of climate change and are demanding businesses do too.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Unlike many Americans, Canadians have no option but to take these threats seriously.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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That is, being able to share openly and honestly about their inner worlds.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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But honestly, hydrating your face with moisturizer is really important.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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Martinez spoke thoroughly on the topic of not being a helicopter parent, rather guiding children to their own results.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Zoning is difficult, and frankly, tourism reigns king.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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In the current repressive climate, the explanation is frankly unconvincing.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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Implement programs to continuously develop the skills of the existing workforce and adapt to technological changes.—
Dave Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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As of Friday, the space station has been continuously crewed for 24 years, 7 months and 19 days.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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