genuineness

noun

Definition of genuinenessnext
1
as in truth

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as in sincerity

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Recent Examples of genuineness His obituary remembered his infectious laughter and gentle spirit, noting his kindness, genuineness, and reliability. — Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026 The genuineness of your laugh or smile. — 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
  1. truth
  2. sincerity
  3. authenticity
  4. frankness
  5. straightforwardness
  6. openness
  7. candor
  8. ingenuousness
Noun
  • The Mexican government’s 2022 truth commission concluded that the cartel, Guerreros Unidos, and government authorities had been involved.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever the terminology, truth and proof in today's fractured and somewhat conspiratorial society could be construed as strange bedfellows.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of truth
Noun
  • There’s a tonal tug-of-war in this movie between naughtiness and aching sincerity.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Mitchell’s own imitation of Spielbergian life, despite its meticulous re-creation (and gleeful destruction) of eighties suburbia, stumbles into an uncanny valley between sincerity and cynicism, between unintentional comedy and deliberate homage.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • This is partially because, for the brief duration of her success, she has been ensnared in a debate over her authenticity.
    — Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But if physical and digital watermarks were meant to verify authenticity, AI watermarks serve more to signal inauthenticity.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of authenticity
Noun
  • As for the universality of her hypnotic, soulful sound and her dynamic, jazzy mezzo-soprano voice, Kidjo’s singing in five languages (Fon, French, Yorùbá, Gen-Mina and English) has forever been key to the funk, its frankness and her grace.
    — A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Hayden Panettiere, the child actor who rose to stardom in television and also spoke with raw frankness about her struggles with fame and mental health, died Sunday, according to her family.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of frankness
Noun
  • But the Windows handheld software experience on the Claw is just awful compared to the straightforwardness of SteamOS on the Steam Deck.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 23 June 2026
  • On Monday morning, Starmer, whose resignation has appeared inevitable for some time, delivered the news with his customary straightforwardness.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of straightforwardness
Noun
  • As Mikhail Gorbachev became Soviet premier and promised new openness with a policy of glasnost, a slow thaw would begin toward free speech, human rights, the release of political dissidents and relaxed restrictions on emigration.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Yet this escalating rivalry spells trouble for Southeast Asia, whose economic model has long been built on openness, cross-border networks and investments from multiple sources.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of openness
Noun
  • The Constant reproach to the Königsberg case is that candor and confession can become cruelty by another name.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • List three contexts in which the headwinds against your candor are strongest.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of candor
Noun
  • What was once a poignant effort to extend a state of ingenuousness is now tainted from the start.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of ingenuousness

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“Genuineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuineness. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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