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
Everybody's working in good faith on this.
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025
Lewis said that the tribe would continue to be a constructive player in the discussions if they are done in good faith.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Part of Kelly's buyout included language that he was supposed to make a good faith effort to seek employment, something his representation argued Kelly could not do until the termination was finalized.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The basic legal theory was that the Rams and NFL disregarded league relocation rules, including the obligation to engage in good faith efforts to remain in their current market.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025
Lewis said that the tribe would continue to be a constructive player in the discussions if they are done in good faith.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Part of Kelly's buyout included language that he was supposed to make a good faith effort to seek employment, something his representation argued Kelly could not do until the termination was finalized.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The basic legal theory was that the Rams and NFL disregarded league relocation rules, including the obligation to engage in good faith efforts to remain in their current market.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
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There’s a sincerity to Spider-Man 3, combined with Raimi’s still deft understanding of Peter and Mary Jane’s relationship, that this film’s devotees point to in an attempt to reclaim it.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Doerr was known as intellectually boundless and possessed a kind of charisma that was rooted in sincerity.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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