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as in naïveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence
I can't believe the naiveness of people who don't realize there's always some catch to so-called free offers
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the innate naiveness of young children is one of their most endearing qualities
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With no way to secure this crucial boundary, Microsoft and its peers are left to erect complicated and ad hoc guardrails designed to rein in the consequences of this incurable gullibility.
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Their bond — both are outsiders who suffered abuse as children — is one of the few emotional soft spots in the otherwise fast-moving series about America’s rotten power structure, manipulative media and the gullibility of the public.
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.
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That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.
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Write with simplicity and heart.
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That distinction is important because the company sees simplicity as one of its greatest strengths.
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Through a statement released via a spokesperson, Carvalho maintained his innocence amid the federal investigation.
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After his release, Weger attempted to get a new trial for Oetting's murder, sticking to his claims of innocence.
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Cape Fear strains credulity a little by making Natalie too easy a mark.
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Even if viewers didn’t know what direction Russia eventually took under Putin, however, the character’s powerful but coiled demeanor quickly makes apparent that such credulity has consequences.
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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The simpleness of the look really allowed the Crocs to stand out and make an impression.
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What was once a poignant effort to extend a state of ingenuousness is now tainted from the start.
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“Naiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naiveness. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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