as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
guilelessly revealed that she had worked as a navy pilot before becoming a writer
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilelessly
Adverb
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My parents’ house is sincerely stunning; my mom designed the whole thing.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Gee previously rejected many of Dunbar’s other legal claims, but left it up to a jury to decide whether his religious beliefs are sincerely held.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Yet on no issue did a majority of Americans believe either party genuinely wants those outcomes for them, reflecting broad and growing distrust in both sides.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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If the title track shows our powerful side, this song captures the vibe of us genuinely having fun together — listeners will naturally enjoy it.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Parents should discuss digital safety openly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That tension brings the conversation back to Mamdani, whose campaign, Piker argues, has tested those boundaries more openly than most.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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