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
Russian President Vladmir Putin has so far refused to engage in a good faith effort to end the war after almost four years of fighting.
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Mariam Khan, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
The union is always inviting of good faith negotiations to avoid disputes whenever necessary.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Unilever previously responded that it was in acted properly and conducted a good faith conversation with Ben & Jerry’s board about removing its CEO.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
There are protections in place for anyone donating food to reduce their liability, provided donations are done in good faith.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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Mariam Khan, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
The union is always inviting of good faith negotiations to avoid disputes whenever necessary.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Unilever previously responded that it was in acted properly and conducted a good faith conversation with Ben & Jerry’s board about removing its CEO.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
There are protections in place for anyone donating food to reduce their liability, provided donations are done in good faith.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
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The film’s ever-so-slightly absurd sincerity is nothing if not brazen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the film’s version of events, the fate of the plane and everyone on it comes down to Nobody’s ability to manipulate the relative sincerity of Japan’s Deputy Minister Shinichi Ishida and Seo Go-myung.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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