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Recent Examples of genuineness
The genuineness of your laugh or smile.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
But plenty praise Liu, too, for her free spirit and genuineness — sometimes with a subtle nod to her father's role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy protests that landed him in the United States.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of witty repartee or slick delivery, expect genuineness, a generosity of spirit, and a feeling of being nurtured and taken care of.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
In a sport obsessed with flawlessness, Glenn appealed with genuineness.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
But plenty praise Liu, too, for her free spirit and genuineness — sometimes with a subtle nod to her father's role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy protests that landed him in the United States.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of witty repartee or slick delivery, expect genuineness, a generosity of spirit, and a feeling of being nurtured and taken care of.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
In a sport obsessed with flawlessness, Glenn appealed with genuineness.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuineness
Noun
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This kernel of truth may account for why the prosopopoeia of the wine mom absorbs so much misogynist loathing from all over the political map.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Hayden Panettiere is sharing her truth.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Noun
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People leaned in and listened intently as others spoke with sincerity.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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There’s too much effort, too much time, and too much sincerity apparent behind this film to dismiss it outright.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Often the videos appear to be ripped from trail or security cameras, enhancing vibes of authenticity.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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This creates a mix between being both rare and easy to get, which is something that people who value both quality and authenticity are increasingly looking for.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mary Gaitskill is particularly good at this ideal combination of straightforwardness and pithiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her question, in Lipe-Smith’s inquisitive piccolo of a voice, is heartbreaking in its blend of straightforwardness and desperate desire, as is her mother’s wavering response.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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From her perspective, even small moments of openness can have a meaningful impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Art thrives on openness, and any narrowing of that space diminishes it.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 May 2026
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That the precise prose of this account, and numerous other anecdotes, is written with the kind of titanic certainty that would sway a jury is expected; what’s surprising, however, is Crenshaw’s candor in revealing her vulnerability and disappointments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Contemporary, timeless, and deeply intimate in its candor, Scenes From The Divide honored all viewpoints about Mamdani’s potential impact on the Jewish community by anchoring the title in a thoughtful, compassionate lead seeking understanding from voters.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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Gilbert’s colloquial style, once a source of great pleasure, has tipped into new territory—an ingenuousness that blends guru and disciple, mother and child.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Genuineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuineness. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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