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
In a big sign of good faith, Trump ordered the removal and suspension of U.S. sanctions on Syria.
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 28 July 2025
Such actions fundamentally contradict the principles of good neighborly relations and good faith, and will further undermine Cambodia's reputation and credibility on the global stage.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
There’s good faith in negotiations going forward that’s going to allow this logo to be used again.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
But for the last several months, the Daily News has made good faith efforts to speed up negotiations and bring the Guild to the table to move these talks toward a conclusion.
—The Daily News, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 28 July 2025
Such actions fundamentally contradict the principles of good neighborly relations and good faith, and will further undermine Cambodia's reputation and credibility on the global stage.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
There’s good faith in negotiations going forward that’s going to allow this logo to be used again.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
But for the last several months, the Daily News has made good faith efforts to speed up negotiations and bring the Guild to the table to move these talks toward a conclusion.
—The Daily News, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
Noun
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Nielsen played the bumbling LAPD lieutenant Frank Drebin with sincerity, making the absurdity around him all the funnier.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rankin handles each passing year, each surprising revelation, and each family member’s responses with touching sincerity.—
AudioFile Magazine
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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