as in sincerity
absence of any intent or attempt to be dishonest in dealing with other people
The two parties demonstrated good faith in negotiating the deal.
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Recent Examples of good faith
There are protections in place for anyone donating food to reduce their liability, provided donations are done in good faith.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Contractors could face years of retroactive litigation for work done in good faith under federal authority.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Several major agricultural groups, once opposed, have moved to neutral or support after amendments, thanks to Assemblymember Gabriel’s work in good faith.
—Christina Pascucci, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025
Advertisement In order to draw in the Americans, Lukashenko made an opening gesture of good faith on January 26.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Contractors could face years of retroactive litigation for work done in good faith under federal authority.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Several major agricultural groups, once opposed, have moved to neutral or support after amendments, thanks to Assemblymember Gabriel’s work in good faith.
—Christina Pascucci, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025
Advertisement In order to draw in the Americans, Lukashenko made an opening gesture of good faith on January 26.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
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When not in the heavy stage makeup that blurs the lines between Kikuo and Shunsuke, there is a slight coldness to his affect, especially compared to Yokohama’s more extroverted performance, which constantly calls into question the sincerity of his sentiments.—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Prioritizing being liked can lead leaders to avoid difficult decisions, eroding authority and sincerity when accountability is needed.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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