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
The city acted in good faith in seeking to redevelop the site, relying on the residential designation on the 1977 county land-use map that has been continuously readopted ever since.
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Keith Poliakoff, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
But over the last several months, Mamdani has been looking to extend the timeline, claiming his administration wants to reduce class sizes in good faith after Adams didn’t make the necessary progress to phase in the caps on time.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Westerheide said both agencies are acting in good faith to meet their legal obligations, but the two sides differ on what the law requires.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
To prove sincerity, employees must submit a request to an employer, explain their conflict, discuss practical accommodations and maintain consistent practice in good faith.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Keith Poliakoff, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
But over the last several months, Mamdani has been looking to extend the timeline, claiming his administration wants to reduce class sizes in good faith after Adams didn’t make the necessary progress to phase in the caps on time.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Westerheide said both agencies are acting in good faith to meet their legal obligations, but the two sides differ on what the law requires.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
To prove sincerity, employees must submit a request to an employer, explain their conflict, discuss practical accommodations and maintain consistent practice in good faith.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
Noun
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There was such calm, quiet sincerity on his part.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Darry Sragow, a veteran Democratic strategist who advised Checchi, said Steyer’s focus on such causes had the potential to be meaningful to voters who are often skeptical about the sincerity and motives of rich candidates.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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