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 July 8 date is fast approaching, and promptly implementing good faith efforts to comply with the DSP will be critical to avoid the serious penalties and reputational harm DSP violations can bring.
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Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
In a show of good faith and their commitment to their partnership with Dončić, the Lakers traded for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams on Feb. 5, only to rescind the trade a few days later due to concerns about Williams’ physical.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Religion is the source of the other two—democracy and international good faith.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s good faith in negotiations going forward that’s going to allow this logo to be used again.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
In a show of good faith and their commitment to their partnership with Dončić, the Lakers traded for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams on Feb. 5, only to rescind the trade a few days later due to concerns about Williams’ physical.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Religion is the source of the other two—democracy and international good faith.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s good faith in negotiations going forward that’s going to allow this logo to be used again.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good faith
sincerity
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Learn more about how self-trust and interpersonal trust is earned through: care, competence, sincerity, and reliability.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
15 May 2025
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Vince Vaughn brings an unforced sincerity to the role of inexperienced entrepreneur Joey Scaravella, and the four nonnas (grandmothers) who join him in his unconventional culinary enterprise are played by Lorraine Bracco, Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire and Brenda Vacarro — heavy hitters moving nimbly.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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